Real Backflow Contamination Incidents in Sydney (And the Lessons for Every Property Owner)
We open the tap and expect clean, safe drinking water, but the plumbing systems that supply it are anything but simple. From commercial, industrial and strata premises, these networks of pipework often link the main water supply to chemical storage tanks, irrigation systems, cooling towers and industrial processes. When the pressure in a water supply […]
Signs of Backflow Contamination in Your Sydney Home or Business (And What to Do Immediately)
Turning on the tap and being greeted with a dirty, foul-smelling stream of water is a worrying sight. If you are a Sydney local or visiting the city, you would expect the water you drink to be clean and safe. If residents find that the water they are drinking has suddenly become contaminated, they may […]
Backflow vs Back-Siphonage in Sydney: What’s the Real Difference (And Why It Matters for Your Water)
If you have a commercial development, a strata building or even a home in the greater Sydney area, you are likely to depend on a steady supply of clean and safe drinking water. But what would happen if the water that came from your tap was going the wrong way? This potentially harmful reversal of […]
Are You Getting Ripped Off? The Truth About Sydney Backflow Testing Costs
If you received a backflow test reminder letter from Sydney Water recently, you must be one of many who will be going online for the fees. Once you begin calling around for a quote, you will probably discover that the prices quoted in the plumbing industry are quite varied. A quote ranges anywhere between $89 […]
RPZ, DCV, or PVB? Which Backflow Device Do You Actually Need?
Your choice of backflow device will be based wholly on the hazard level of your property as per the Australian standards. High hazard properties (chemical plants, certain restaurants, etc.) will require an RPZ Valve while medium hazard properties (standard commercial strata, for example) will require a DCV Valve. Pressure Vacuum Breakers should only be used […]
What Is Backflow and Why Is It Actually Dangerous?
Most of us simply open the faucet and assume the water will be safe and clean for drinking. Sydney property owners particularly tend to take this sort of thing for granted. But what if the flow of water coming into your house actually changes direction on you? This kind of situation is a very dangerous […]