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
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