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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
occurrence.
Meeting Map
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month @ 6pm, 6425 Evers Rd.
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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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 Town's mayor refuses to
install containment backflow preventers at every residential service connection... " I’m not doing this. I’m
trying to be a realist with the economy. In case the Department of Health doesn’t know it, things are bad.”
He called the new requirement another “senseless mandate” delivered by the state’s lawmakers...
(N.
Providence balks at water-valve order).
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San Antonio Chapter of the
American Backflow Prevention Association