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ABPA-SA is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to
educate the public on backflow prevention and cross connection
control.
What is Backflow?
Backflow
Backflow is the undesirable reversal of flow of nonpotable water or other substances through
a cross-connection and into the piping of a public water system or consumer's potable water system.
There are two types of backflow... backpressure backflow and backsiphonage.
Air Gap
The most common and most reliable form of protection we have to prevent contamination of the potable water system.
Why Re-test
Re-test programs protect the community water system from a variety of hazards.
Video Testimony
A simple video explanation of a true backflow
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How to Join ABPA
You can join the American Backflow Prevention Association by
simply filling out the membership application form and mailing it with
your check to the address provided on the form.
Membership Application

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"City officials in
Pullman say a "cross connection" Tuesday afternoon between the city's potable water system and equipment
at the wastewater treatment plant lasted about an hour, but probably did not result in contaminated drinking
water." (Pullman
officials say drinking water contamination unlikely after incident).
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