What is Backflow?

Cities' water distribution system are designed to keep water flowing from the distribution system to you the customer.  However, when hydraulic conditions deviate from normal flow conditions, water flow can be reversed or backflow.  When this backflow occurs, water can flow from the customer’s system back into the City’s distribution system.

What is a Cross Connection?

A cross connection is the actual physical connection between potable (drinking) water and any substance of questionable quality.  A cross connection commonly occurs when a water hose is left running, yet is submerged in a tree well or in a bucket of soap water.  If a backflow event were to occur, these substances could enter the drinking water supply and possibly be distributed throughout the distribution system where numerous consumers would be exposed to these substances.

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