Backflow definition

Backflow means the backflow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances into the distribution pipes of a potable water system from any source other than the intended source of the potable water supply.

Backflow means the flow of water in any pipe or fitting in a direction opposite to the normal direction of flow;

Backflow means the undesirable reversal of flow of water or mixtures of water and other liquids, gases or other substances into the public water systems distribution system from any source or sources other than its intended source.

Examples of Backflow in a sentence

• An employee classified as a Plumber Maintenance, job code 81109, who maintains a State of Oregon or Washington Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) certification, will be eligible to receive seventy-five (75) cents per hour.

• The City shall create a Basement Backflow Prevention Agreement that each property owner must sign in order to participate in the Basement Backflow Prevention Program.

• The purpose of the Basement Backflow Prevention Program is to prevent water from surcharged City sewers from backing up into people’s basements through fixtures connected to the City’s sewers by installing basement backflow prevention devices on these fixtures.

• This provision shall be specifically included in the Basement Backflow Prevention Agreement.

• The City shall pay all costs directly related to the purchase and installation of the basement backflow prevention devices that are installed pursuant to the Basement Backflow Prevention Program.

More Definitions of Backflow

Backflow means the undesirable reversal of flow of water or other substances through a cross-connection into the public water system or consumer's potable water system.

Backflow means the undesirable reversal of the intended direction of flow in a potable water distribution system as a result of a cross connection.

Backflow means the undesirable reversal of flow of water or mixtures of water and other liquids, gases, or other substances into the distribution pipes of the potable supply of water from any source or sources.

Backflow means the flowing back of or reversal of the normal direction of flow of water;

Backflow means a flowing back or reversal of the normal direction of flow.

Backflow means the flow in the direction opposite to the normal flow or the introduction of any foreign liquids, gases, or substances into the water system of the corporation.

Backflow means a hydraulic condition caused by a difference in water pressure that causes an undesirable reversal of the flow as the result of a higher pressure in the system than in its supply.