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. In the most …

Backflow is the undesired reversal of flow of water and/or other substance into the potable water supply, via a cross-connection, due to a change in pressure caused by either backpressure or backsiphonage.

Apr 11, 2025 · Backflow occurs when water flows backward through your plumbing, potentially contaminating your home’s drinking supply. Your plumbing system is designed to deliver clean water …

National Backflow Prevention Day is dedicated to calling attention to our critical need for backflow prevention and cross-connection control.

Backflow occurs when water flows in the reverse direction from its intended path, potentially allowing contaminated water to enter potable water supplies. This phenomenon poses significant health risks …

But what exactly is backflow? Backflow is the unwanted reverse flow of fluids, gases, or other substances in a plumbing system due to a backpressure or a backsiphonage situation.

Oct 28, 2022 · Backpressure is backflow caused by a pressure in the non-potable water system being greater than the pressure in the potable water supply piping. This higher pressure causes water in …

Feb 19, 2025 · Backflow occurs when the normal flow of water in a plumbing system is reversed, allowing non-potable (contaminated) water to enter the clean water supply. This can introduce …

Jan 29, 2025 · Backflow is the undesirable reversal of the flow of water or other substances from a private plumbing system into the public water supply. This can occur in any system where there’s a …

2 days ago · What is the Backflow Prevention Program? The goals of the CBU Backflow Prevention Program are to safeguard public drinking water and protect the health of our customers by …