by PLUMB TIME | Oct 16, 2020 | BACKFLOW, PLUMBING
The backflow preventer is a little-known device that does a lot of work but often goes unnoticed. As the name suggests, this is a device that prevents backflow, which is a common phenomenon in many commercial establishments and residential complexes. It’s hard to find...
by PLUMB TIME | Aug 21, 2020 | BACKFLOW
Did you know that at least 35 backflow incidents occurred in North America from the 1970s to the 1990s? As if that’s not bad enough, this list only includes the reported cases. Meaning, it’s very likely that more backflow incidents happened during that...
by PLUMB TIME | Apr 30, 2020 | BACKFLOW
A whopping 32 million cases — that’s how many waterborne diseases occur in the US every year. From 2013 to 2014 alone, the nation saw at least 42 reported waterborne disease outbreaks. Among the main reasons behind these diseases are water contamination...
by PLUMB TIME | Feb 24, 2020 | BACKFLOW
The number of public water systems in the U.S. is more than 151,000. On the other hand, privately-owned water systems are about 100,000. These systems ensure that a significant number of Americans get clean water. While one would argue that the water companies use...
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