|
- Backflow - Wikipedia
Backflow is a term in plumbing for an unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction [1] It can be a serious health risk for the contamination of potable water supplies with foul water
- Backflow Prevention | Alameda County Water District - Official Website
Backflow Prevention Explained - Learn about ACWD's program to prevent contamination of the water supply from backflow or cross connection of non-potable water sources
- Backflow - City of Santa Ana
Backflow is the reverse flow of water or other substances into the treated drinking water distribution system There are two types of backflow: (1) backpressure and (2) backsiphonage
- Backflow | Water Supply | About | JEA
Backflow is the flow of water in the wrong direction from a resident’s water system into the public water supply
- Backflow Cross Connection Program | Charlotte County, FL
One of the most effective ways to protect our drinking water is to prevent contaminants on the outside of the water distribution system from being pulled back into the public water supply when a cross connection exists
- Backflow | San Jose Water
Backflow devices can include air-gaps, reduced-pressure assemblies, or double-check assemblies They prevent a cross-connection or reduce the risk of potential contamination
- Responding to a Backflow Incident - Washington State Department of Health
What is a backflow incident and what causes it? Engineers design water systems so that water flows from the distribution system to customers However, unusual conditions can cause the water to flow backwards—from a customer’s plumbing system into the public water system
- Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control - ADEQ
Backflow is a reverse flow condition that can cause water or mixtures of water and other substances to be pulled back into a water distribution system Without proper protections, backflow can cause unwanted substances to enter systems that distribute otherwise safe drinking water
|
|
|