There are various devices for different purposes, including but not limited to the following
- Air gap
- Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB)
- Check valve (usually not a legally approved method of backflow prevention)
- Chemigation valve (primarily used in agriculture)
- Double-check valve, or double-check valve assembly (DCVA)
- Pressure vacuum breaker assembly (PVB)
- Reduced pressure zone device (RPZ)
- Spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker assembly (SPVB)
- Vacuum breaker
One form of backflow prevention is to provide an air gap. An air gap is an open space between any fixture or appliance that connects to a plumbing system- and a place where contaminated water can gather. For example, at the drain connection for a dishwasher. Air gaps use only running water and no moving parts, so it’s a reliable and low-maintenance solution.
When there is not enough space for an air gap, a backflow preventer valve can be installed wherever there is a risk of contaminated water entering the water supply. Because these valves use moving parts, they are often required to be inspected or tested periodically. That’s where we come in.
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