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Backsiphonage
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Summary
Backsiphonage occurs when there is a
Negative Pressure
in the
Water Supply System
, causing
Contaminated Water
from a
Secondary Source
to be drawn back into the
Potable Water Supply
. This phenomenon poses a significant risk to
Public Health
by potentially introducing
Harmful substances
into
Drinking water
.
Concepts
Water Supply System
Negative Pressure
Contamination
Potable Water
Public Health
Cross-Connection Control
Hydraulic Gradient
Backflow Prevention
Water Quality
Plumbing Codes
Backflow Preventer
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