Backwashing definition
Backwashing means the process of thoroughly cleaning the filter media or elements by reversing flow, dislodging the filter aid, and/or removing accumulated debris and discharging it to waste.
Backwashing means reversing the flow of water through a bed of ion exchanger or filter material.
Examples of Backwashing in a sentence
Low Lone Working Death, serious injury Group leader Low/ Medium • Backwashing to be undertaken only by group leader and no other pool users in the aquatic therapy pool.
Backwashing will be conducted by 1 FDI Pool Technician on the heated swimming pool and hot tub.
Backwashing daily can impact the filtration media and requires operator time to ensure each backwash runs smoothly.
Cleaning of the pool is to occur as required Backwashing of the sand filter is to be undertaken and recorded as required.