Back-flow definition
Back-flow means the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water system from any source or sources other than its intended source.
Back-flow means any reversal of the normal flow of water from the distribution system that may allow contamination or pollution of the public water supply and render it nonpotable.
Back-flow means a flow in other than the intended direction of flow of any substance, foreign liquid, gas or otherwise, other than potable water provided by the BWID.
More Definitions of Back-flow
Back-flow means the flow other than the intended direction of flow, of any foreign liquids, gases, or substances into the distribution system of a public water supply.
Back-flow means the reversal of the normal flow of water caused by either back pressure or back siphonage.
Back-flow means such flow of water from any source other than the public water supply system of potable water or any solid, liquid or gaseous substance, or any combination thereof, into potable water distribution pipe as may make the water in that pipe non-potable;
Back-flow means the unwanted reverse flow of liquids, solids or gases or other substances under positive or reduced pressure into the Public Water System.