What is backflow? Water flows to your property at a consistent pressure, so you’ll usually have the same water pressure from your taps and fixtures every day. If the pressure in the pipes is reduced, it’s possible for contaminated water from your property to be drawn back into the water supply system. This is called … Read more
Properties rated as medium or high risk of contaminating the water supply are required to have appropriate backflow prevention devices installed at the main water meter. Each device must be tested annually by an accredited backflow prevention plumber, to ensure it continues to work efficiently, with results sent through to the local water authority. Backflow … Read more
Under Barwon Water’s Backflow Prevention Containment Policy, new and existing commercial, industrial and residential properties rated as medium or high risk of contaminating the water supply are required to have appropriate backflow prevention device/s installed at the main water meter. Medium or high-risk property examples are (but not limited to): Schools Kindergartens & Early Learning … Read more
Do you own or manage a childcare centre, café/restaurant, school, hair salon, panel shop, aged care facility, petrol station, factory, car yard, funeral home or a dry cleaners? These are just a few of the many types of businesses and industries that require backflow prevention devices to be installed at the premises to maintain the … Read more
t’s National Backflow Prevention Day! Backflow prevention devices are crucial for ensuring the safety and quality of our water supply. The devices are designed to prevent the reverse flow of water, which can contaminate the main water supply with potentially harmful substances. There are many types of businesses and industries that require these devices to … Read more