Officials explain cross-connection/backflow risks after recent event
Staff described cross-connections between non-potable irrigation lines and potable household lines, recounted a backflow incident in Gateway Park, and outlined neighborhood inspection and education procedures to prevent contamination.
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Staff warned commissioners that cross-connections between non-potable irrigation systems and potable household plumbing can lead to backflow contamination. The presenter described a past event where someone adjusted a valve while a homeowner was away, causing non-potable water to backflow into the potable system and potentially reach other homes.
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