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On the Web
- Tennessee Backflow Prevention Association - The Tennessee Chapter of the American Backflow Prevention Association, dedicated to the protection of the public water supply from backflow and cross-connection hazards. Site has information and internet links.
- Backflow.com - Directory of information sources, organizations, and manufacturers in the backflow prevention and cross connection control industries.
- Buster Backflow Comic/Coloring Book - Buster Backflow cartoons for children explaining the concept of "backflow" and how it can endanger drinking water quality. Materials developed by the non-profit American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA).
- Your Drinking Water and Backflow Prevention - Learn how to protect your public water supply from contamination by backflow.
- SPB Utility Services, Inc. - Nevada company specializing in water and wastewater plant consultation, management and operations, including installing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies. Outlines backflow concerns, offers manuals for sale, and will send a monthly newsletter on request.
- ABPA: American Backflow Prevention Association - ABPA is dedicated to backflow education and technical assistance.
- Watts Backflow Directory - Online directory of certified backflow testers and training schools in Canada.
- Chicago Backflow Prevention Systems, Inc. - Provider of cross-connection control with certified, licensed backflow prevention professionals.
- Chicago Backflow Prevention Systems - Source for cross-connection control with certified, licensed backflow prevention professionals.
- Oregon Chapter of American Backflow Prevention Association - Oregon Chapter of American Backflow Prevention Association. An organization interested in protecting the public drinking water from contamination and/or pollution from cross connections in the state of Oregon.
Wikipedia Articles
- Backflow prevention device - A backflow prevention device is used to protect water supplies from contamination. Many types of backflow devices also have ports so that they can be tested or examined to ensure that they are functioning properly.
- Reduced pressure backflow prevention assembly - A reduced pressure (RP) backflow prevention device is a device used to protect the potable water supply from contaminated water. An RP valve consists of an automatic pressure relief valve in between two check valves.
- Atmospheric vacuum breaker - An Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB) is a backflow prevention device used in plumbing to prevent backflow of non-potable liquids into the potable (drinking water) system. It is usually constructed of brass and resembles a 90 degree elbow with a hood on its top to allow air to enter the water system if a siphon attempts ...
- Reduced pressure zone device - A Reduced Pressure Zone Device (RPZD, RPZ or RPZ valve) is a type of backflow prevention device used to protect water supplies from contamination.
- Pressure vacuum breaker - A Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) is a type of backflow prevention device,used to keep non-potable (or contaminated) water from entering the water supply. A PVB is similar to an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB), except that the PVB contains a spring-loaded poppet and may be used on high hazard applications and may have valves installed downstream.