Backflow is a term in plumbing for an unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction. [1] It can be a serious health risk for the contamination of potable water supplies with foul water.

Apr 11, 2025 · Backflow occurs when water flows backward through your plumbing, potentially contaminating your home’s drinking supply. Your plumbing system is designed to deliver clean …

When these situations occur, conditions are present that can allow the backflow of pollutants or contaminants into the water system and threaten the purity of our drinking water system. What …

Feb 19, 2025 · Backflow occurs when the normal flow of water in a plumbing system is reversed, allowing non-potable (contaminated) water to enter the clean water supply. This can introduce …

Backflow occurs when water flows in the reverse direction from its intended path, potentially allowing contaminated water to enter potable water supplies. This phenomenon poses …

Here is what you need to know about backflow problems and how you can prevent them. Back pressure and back-siphonage are two different types of backflow. Back pressure occurs if the …

Backflow refers to the unintended reversal of water flow in a plumbing system, which can lead to contamination. Understanding the causes and types of backflow is crucial for maintaining safe …

Jan 29, 2025 · Backflow is the undesirable reversal of the flow of water or other substances from a private plumbing system into the public water supply. This can occur in any system where …

But what exactly is backflow? Backflow is the unwanted reverse flow of fluids, gases, or other substances in a plumbing system due to a backpressure or a backsiphonage situation.

Aug 4, 2025 · Backflow is when water or other substances flow backward into the drinking water system. There are two types: backpressure and backsiphonage. Backpressure occurs when …