Cross-Connection and Backflow
Cross Connection Control & FOG Management Services
Professional Cross-Connection Control and F.O.G. Management Services for Municipalities, Large and Small Water Suppliers, Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Customers.
A cross-connection is any connection or potential connection between a potable water supply system and any source of non-potable or non-drinkable liquid, solid, or gas.
There are two types of backflow: back-pressure and back-siphonage.
- Back-pressure is when the water supply is connected to a device that creates pressure, such as a boiler, pressure washer, etc. The pressure created can be greater than the water supply, thereby creating backflow.
- Back-siphonage is when there is a loss of pressure in the water supply. This will cause the water in your facility to flow backwards back into the water supply and/or into other plumbing connections within your facility. This situation can occur when a fire hydrant is opened, when there is a water main break, etc.
Under certain circumstances of unequal pressure, a non-drinkable substance could either be pulled or pushed into a drinking water supply. This is called backflow.
Backflow can reverse the flow of water or other substances into the public or private water system, resulting in chemicals or contaminants getting into the drinking water. In other words, due to changes in pressure, the water can flow in the opposite direction from what is intended. This is why the installation, inspection and proper maintenance of Cross-Connection Control Devices is imperative to the safety of your drinking water.
Backflow preventers
Backflow preventers are required to be tested annually, at a minimum. This assures that the assemblies are maintained and are in working order. If regular testing is not performed, your water system will be at risk. Governing agencies also require that the water purveyor track the history of each assembly, as well as track the testers, their test kits, and the annual calibration of their test kits.
Backflow Prevention Programs from Aqua Backflow are designed to protect your water supply from contamination. Why contend with the extra work required to maintain in-house backflow solutions, when we can design, implement and manage a complete hands-off, efficient, “green,” and thorough backflow prevention program at no cost – NOTHING? Or Simply contact us to assist you with any portion of your cross-connection control program.
Aqua Backflow is your answer for Municipal, Industrial or Commercial backflow prevention program management.
