Annual Backflow Company

Q&A.

What is a backflow device and do I have to get it analyzed? There is A Backflow device a valve that allows water to flow in one direction. Put simply this valve allows the water purveyor to offer water to you but doesn't let that water to return in their system. 1.) Back siphonage: Why is backflow caused by reduces or negative pressure from the water supply piping. Fire flow that is excess and main breaks can cause back-siphonage to happen in water heaters. Example- The fire pit opens a hydrant full open down the street in the chemical plant resulting in reduce pressure in the pipe in the street. With out a backflow device protecting the water link between the water agency and the plant there is a potential that the drinking water could be contaminated with chemicals from the plant. 2.) Back pressure: Factors reversal of flow once the pressure from the customer's line exceeds the pressure in the supply line.