This morning, bright and early before patients arrived, we completed a scheduled backflow prevention test for a dental clinic in Barwon Heads, ensuring they are compliant with regulations and our drinking water remains protected Medical and dental practices are required to have compliant backflow prevention devices in place to prevent contaminated water flowing back into … Read more
Signs Your Backflow Device May Be Failing Backflow prevention devices are a vital part of keeping our drinking water safe. They stop contaminated water from flowing back into your home or business water supply. Like any mechanical device, they can wear down over time — and sometimes the problems aren’t obvious. In this blog, we’ll … 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
August 16 is National Backflow Prevention Day!! Backflow prevention 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 comply with regulations and maintain the integrity of their water supply – … Read more
Geelong Back Flow Valves Installation & Testing | Tomlinson Plumbing What’s in that glass of water that you’re drinking? Back Flow Prevention Valves play a vitally important role in stopping contaminated water from reaching the main drinking supply, and it’s actually a legal requirement for certain facilities to have them installed. Back flow occurs when water flows opposite … Read more