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What is back-siphonage?

Back-siphonage is a type of backflow caused by negative pressure (a vacuum or partial vacuum) in a public or consumer’s potable water system. It’s similar to the effect of drinking water through a straw. Back-siphonage can happen when there’s a stoppage in the water supply, such as during nearby firefighting or a break in a water main.