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Backflow is the undesirable reversal of flow of water, liquids, mixtures or substances into the public water distribution pipe system from any source or sources other than its intended source as result of a cross connection. There are many ways when backflow can happen. An example would be when pressure in a property owner’s equipment is greater than the pressure in the drinking water line, or for example, when the pressure in the water line drops and dirty/used water from a home or business gets back siphoned into the public water distribution pipe –that ends up at your water tap!