Dental clinics operate in a highly regulated environment where patient safety and compliance are non-negotiable. Two often overlooked — but critical — plumbing compliance areas in dental practices are: Backflow prevention Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) testing If you own or manage a dental clinic in Torquay, Ocean Grove or Geelong, understanding your responsibilities in these … Read more
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
Backflow Devices and Water Meters: How They Work Together to Protect Our Water Supply If you’ve ever looked at your water meter and wondered what all the pipes and devices around it do, you’re not alone! Many property owners don’t realise that backflow prevention devices and water meters often work closely together to keep your … Read more
Backflow prevention isn’t just good practice — it’s the law. If your property has a backflow prevention device installed, the water authority, Barwon Water, requires it to be tested annually by a plumber licensed in backflow testing. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant and protect your property — and our water supply. … Read more