This summary from Barwon Water’s website, perfectly sums up backflow…. Backflow occurs when water within a property is drawn back into the water mains, compromising the integrity of our reticulated water supply system, and possibly contaminating our drinking water. This can happen when: pressure within the main drops there is a cross connection between your … Read more
Protecting our water supply Nobody wants to unknowingly sip on cleaning chemicals from the local carwash or dyes from the corner hair salon when we reach for a glass of water. What about running a bath for the kids – fancy something from a petrol station or dry cleaners mixed in amongst the bubbles? We’re … Read more
We’ve been busy today with annual testing and servicing of backflow prevention devices at a hospital, nursing home and hostel. We’ve got backflow prevention devices/valves to thank, in part, for our great water quality in this country. The devices play a really important role in making sure that contaminants are kept out of our drinkable … Read more
Why are back flow valves so important? In short, back flow valves stop hazardous pollutants from being sucked back into our drinking water supply. Imagine turning on the tap to get a drink, only to find some medical waste in your glass. What about some cleaning chemicals from the local carwash, or dyes from the … Read more
Protecting our water supply in Geelong, Torquay, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads & surrounding areas Back flow occurs when water flows opposite to its normal, or intended, direction. Contamination can occur to our drinkable water supply, which can pose a serious health risk. A simple example of back flow can be explained with a hand-held shower. … Read more