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WHAT IS A BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND HOW DOES IT WORK

A backflow preventer is a device plumbers install on your homeu2019s water pipe to prevent contamination. The water should only flow one way, and that is in your home. This device stops water from flowing in the opposite direction back into the main water supply, and that is why we are here; to help keep your drinking water clean and untouched. As residents of Ontario, we are fortunate to have such systems in place to keep our families safe from any potential contaminants in the water.

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WHAT IS A BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND HOW DOES IT WORK

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  2. 2 days ago Related Blogs See All Sump Pump Repair Services in Mississauga | Sam Harb Plumbing What is a Back?ow Preventer and How Does it Work? 219 In this plumbing blog post, we discuss back?ow preventers and how they work. We are here for all your plumbing and renovation needs. What is a back?ow preventer and how does it work? Water Heater Repair in Milton | Sam Harb Plumbing A back?ow preventer is a device plumbers install on your home’s water pipe to prevent contamination. The water should only ?ow one way, and that is in your home. This device stops water from ?owing in the opposite direction back into the main water supply, and that is why we are here; to help keep your drinking water clean and untouched. As residents of Ontario, we are fortunate to have such systems in place to keep our families safe from any potential contaminants in the water. For example, back?ow can happen when there’s a break in the main water line or when a ?re hydrant is opened for use. Because pressure is lost during these events, water is no longer being pushed forward into your home and will ?ow backwards into the city water lines. When this happens, Your Go-To Solution for Professional Same Day Plumbing in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) back?ow can contaminate the public drinking supply with: Fertilizers/pesticides Human waste Chlorine from pools/spas Soap from sinks/dishwashers/showers And that’s where a back?ow prevention system comes in handy. Let’s take a closer look at how a back?ow prevention system works. See Diagram of back?ow prevention HERE. What does a typical cross-connection look like? A common example is a garden hose connected to a hose bibb at one end and the other end of the hose lying in a pool, puddle or any other source of non-potable water. Another example would be the makeup water for a hot water heating boiler. The water in these systems can be rusty and oily and could pose a health threat if consumed. Other common cross-connections found in plumbing and water systems include: A water softener drain or other types of water conditioning equipment directly connected to a sanitary sewer A chemical sprayer attached to a hose without a back?ow preventer A high-pressure washer utilizing soaps or cleaners connected to a hose bib or other sources of water without a back?ow preventer A lawn irrigation system installed without an approved type of back?ow preventer Using a hose to unplug blocked toilets and sewers Photo developing equipment An auxiliary water supply connected to a municipal supply A toilet that does not have an anti-siphon ?oat valve installed Who is responsible for establishing and administering a cross-connection control program?

  3. It is important to note that the responsibility for establishing and administering a cross-connection control program is with the individual municipality or water purveyor (authorities). For this reason, there may be di?erences between the types of cross-connection programs that di?erent authorities may have implemented. For more information on individual programs, you should check with your respective municipality or supplier of water. GET A QUOTE Tell Us The Details Of Your Upcoming Project And We’ll Provide You With An Honest Price. REQUEST NOW Harb Plumbing Service Areas BURLINGTON PLUMBER: 905-333-4272 HAMILTON PLUMBER: 905-634-2600 4380 South Service Road Unit 15, Burlington, Hamilton, ON, L0R ON, L7L 5Y6 OAKVILLE PLUMBER: 905-847-7020 MISSISSAUGA PLUMBER: 647-446- 2600 5-519 Dundas St. West Suite # 407 2400 Dundas St West, Unit 6 Oakville, ON, L6M 5K3 Mississauga, ON L5K 2R8 MILTON PLUMBER: 905-749-4272 SHOWROOM HOURS: 420 Main St. East Suite #488 BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT Milton, ON, L9T 5G3 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday -Sunday – Closed PLUMBING SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY – SUNDAY 24 HOURS x 7 DAYS A WEEK For urgent service, please call us directly. Same day call backs cannot be guaranteed for email inquiries. OUR SERVICE  CLICK HERE Send a Email DESIGN SHOWROOM DRAINS EMERGENCY SERVICES FAUCETS HOT WATER TANK PIPES SHOWER AND BATHTUB SINKS Plumbing Design Gallery SUMP PUMPS TOILETS Copyright Harb Plumbing - Legal - Privacy Policy

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