If you have a connection to a municipal water source ... Although backflow preventers are more common at commercial buildings that have fire sprinkler systems, residential customers may need ...

A backflow preventer is a special-purpose device used for protection against the undesirable reversal in the flow of water. These devices are primarily used in sewer, wastewater, residential ...

The City of Pikeville has taken two actions to formalize protections aimed at preventing contamination of its water supply from backflow or cross-connections, according to City Engineer Brad Slone.