Backflow occurs when water flows in the opposite direction than intended, potentially contaminating the clean water supply. This can happen due to a sudden drop in pressure, a back siphonage event, or ...

Thieves are stealing the brass backflow valves from business properties to sell as scrap for $25 or $30. The repair could cost that business more than $2,000 in parts and labor. BAKERSFIELD, Calif.

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