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Backflow is a situation that can occur when hydraulic conditions within a water system deviate from "normal" conditions, possibly allowing contaminated water to enter through a cross connection in the drinking water distribution system. In order to prevent this situation from occurring, the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department requires non-residential and large meter customers to install and maintain testable backflow prevention assemblies to protect the public drinking water distribution system.

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1. Can you show an illustration of how back flow occurs?
2. Why is Backflow Prevention so important?
   
3. What causes Backflow?
4. What is Backsiphonage?
5. What is Backpressure?
6. How can Backflow be prevented?
7. What is a Backflow Prevention Assembly?
8. How is an assembly approved?
9. How do I know if I need a backflow prevention assembly?
10. Is there a general compliance schedule and process?
11. Who can install a backflow prevention assembly?
12. Where should a backflow prevention assembly be located?
13. Who owns and is responsible for testing and maintenance of the backflow prevention assembly?
    
14. How do I find an Approved Certified Backflow Technician?
15. How often do I need to have my backflow prevention assembly tested?
16. Who is responsible for obtaining all required permits?