Services
Installation
Mountain Oasis Inc. designs and installs the highest quality turf, drip, and pump sprinkler systems. Through the use of rain sensors and efficient design, our systems conserve water by applying the right amount of moisture when and where it is needed, minimizing waste. As a Rain Bird Select Contractor, we utilize the most diverse, durable, and precise watering components in the industry. Our installations are backed by a five year warranty on all Rain Bird products and a two year warranty on workmanship. Free estimates are provided.
Service and Repair
Our service department offers qualified sprinkler repair technicians to service your existing irrigation system. We take pride in our prompt, friendly and superior service.
- Spring Start up – We will run through each zone, make any needed repairs and adjustments and set your controller for the season.
- Maintenance – We provide scheduled maintenance checks to make sure your system is running efficiently. Customers can opt-in to a pre-scheduled maintenance check to provide adjustments and repairs, saving time and pre-emptively eliminating larger issues.
- Repair – Our technicians arrive with a full inventory of parts and the skills necessary to solve any problems. With over 25 years of experience, we offer one of the most qualified teams in the area.
Winterization
Seasonal temperature changes require sprinkler systems to be winterized and shut down at the end of the season. This process will help to assure that freezing temperatures do not damage your sprinkler system. Winterization, or “blow-outs,” requires the correct use of specialized equipment performed by a trained technician, and if not performed properly, damage can result to the irrigation system and will be evident the following season when the sprinkler system is started up again. Mountain Oasis, Inc. provides technicians trained in the proper procedures to winterize and blow out any system, and we guarantee our winterization work.
Backflow Prevention and Testing
What is a backflow preventer?
A backflow preventer is a device used to protect water supplies from contamination or pollution. It prevents water from backing up in pipes when there is a sudden drop in pressure. Regular testing and maintenance of your backflow preventer is critical to prevent your family from getting sick from contaminated water.
Why should you test your backflow preventer?
Having your backflow preventer tested is crucial to the safety to everyone using your water. The following are documented incidents that resulted from improperly functioning backflow preventers, all of which could have been avoided with proper backflow preventer testing:
According to the CDC, a cross-connection aboard an Alaskan crab processing ship resulted in backflow of sewage causing 189 employees to become ill and endangering about $35 million worth of processed crab.
Copper sediment contamination in a beverage mixing tank resulted in four cases of illness in a residence hall at a Michigan university.
Carbonated water back-pressured into the potable water supply through faulty check valves on soda dispensing equipment in a San Antonio lounge.
At a large public meeting facility and sports arena in Seattle, bright blue water was flowing from drinking fountains in the lobby and sinks in the concession area. Several people reported general nausea. The pressure of the carbonation equipment far exceeded pressure in the water main.
Need backflow preventer testing service?
If you are looking for a local company in La Plata County for backflow preventer testing, call Mountain Oasis Inc. today. We offer a variety of backflow preventer support services, including:
- Backflow preventer testing services: our certified and well trained technicians can test your backflow preventer.
- Backflow preventer repairs: our certified trained technicians can make any required repairs so your backflow preventer can protect your family.
- Install new backflow prevention devices: we can determine the proper backflow prevention method and the type of backflow protection required for your device.
- Complete your paperwork: from tagging all your backflow prevention devices to completing the required paperwork & submission.When you need a company for backflow preventer testing, call Mountain Oasis Inc. We are the local experts in backflow prevention testing in Colorado and can provide all the backflow preventer testing, repair and maintenance services you need.The City of Durango requires the annual testing of all backflow anti-siphon units. This means that your backflow unit will need to be tested by a certified technician each year to ensure it is working properly. We have certified technicians on staff and will be happy to provide this service for you. If we tested your backflow last year we will automatically schedule this year’s test to keep your system current with the city’s annual testing requirement. The following is an overview of the Cross Connection Control Program:Any residence with a sprinkler system tied into a main domestic water source (i.e. city or municipal water sources) requires a backflow unit.The unit must be tested annually by a technician certified by the State of Colorado. It is likely that some older systems will need to be brought up to code in order to pass the testing requirement.For more information about the Cross Connection Control Program or backflow unit testing, you may contact Carla Ott with the City of Durango Water Department, 375-4882, contact our office at 970-385-4922 or visit the City of Durango’s website on Cross Connection.
