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Water Backflow Prevention

Water Backflow:
Backflow is the problem of normal flow in the drinking water system. It can occur in any cross-connected plumbing system which builds higher pressure than that of the citys water mains. When a water line is connected to equipment containing a non-potable substance, this is known as a cross-connection. Contamination may occur when water flows through a cross-connection from a non-potable source, such as a sprinkler system or heating and cooling unit, into the potable water system. This can happen through a process known as backflow.

How can backflow occur?

Backflow can occur two different ways, by back siphon age and backpressure.

1) Back siphon age: When there is a sudden reduction in the water pressure
in the distribution system, such as during fire fighting or when a water main breaks, water flow can be reversed. This can create a suction effect, drawing potential contaminates into the potable water distribution system.

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Banjo nominees 2) Back pressure: Backpressure is created when pressure in a non-potable

system, such as in a recirculation system containing soap, acid, or antifreeze, exceeds the pressure in the potable system providing the makeup water. This can force the potable water to reverse its direction of flow through the crossconnection between the two systems. Potential contaminates can then enter the potable water system.

Water Backflow Prevention:

Every connection to our drinking water supply must have a backflow prevention device appropriate for the land use and activities carried out at the property. For example, a commercial or industrial property may have a higher risk rating than a residential development.

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Water Backflow Prevention Techniques:

There are four techniques of backflow prevention: 1) Air Gap 2) Double Check Valve Assembly 3) Reduced Pressure Principal Assembly 4) Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly

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Advantages of Water Backflow Preventer Valves:

1. The entire plumbing system is protected from municipal sewer backup with just one conveniently located backwater valve at the point where the building drain sewer exits the building. This offers easy homeowner access. 2. The Mainline full port backwater valve has a built-in main sewer cleanout in the valve for the prodding of the sewer. 3. Since the mainline full port backwater valve is a normally open backwater valve, it allows unobstructed sewage flow, which in turn prevents sewage buildup in the valves body. 4. The normally open design allows cleaning tools to pass through the body without getting hooked on the gate when retrieving the cable. 5. By installing the valve in the main-building drain it eliminates the need for branch line backwater valves, cleanout assemblies, and also saves in groundwork labor and extra piping when, trying to utilize one branch line bow to protect extra fixture drains. 6. Ensures that entire building is protected from backflow, where branches are often missed and left unprotected, when using branch line protection.

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