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.