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Backflow Prevention

Backflow Prevention

According to the definition of Australian Standard AS/NZS 3500.0:2003 – Plumbing and drainage, Part 0: Glossary of terms backflow prevention is defined as either;

  1. flow (of water) in a direction contrary to the normal or intended direction of flow; or
  2. the unintended flow of water from a potentially polluted source into a drinking water supply.

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