Backflow happens when water reverses direction and flows from your property back into the city’s water supply.
This can occur due to:
- Back-siphonage – sudden drops in city water pressure.
- Backpressure – excess pressure from boilers, pumps, or internal plumbing systems.
The biggest danger? Cross-connections — points where clean drinking water meets contaminants. For example, lawn irrigation systems often contain fertilizers and chemicals. If backflow happens, those substances can enter the drinking water supply and put the entire community at risk.







