What is Backflow and Why Does It Matter for Your Water Supply? You turn on the tap expecting clean, safe water, but have your ever wondered what stops dirty or contaminated water from flowing back into your home’s supply? That’s where backflow prevention devices come in. They quietly protect your water supply every single day … Read more
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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
Recently completed backflow testing for a funeral home in Newcomb. 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, … 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