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Backflow prevention assemblies must be located on the customer's side of the water meter, and installed in accordance with the Department's Minimum Engineering Standards, the Palm Beach County Plumbing Code and manufacturer specifications. The assembly must not obstruct any maintenance required on the meter, and the backflow prevention assembly must remain on private property. Contact the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department for engineering information.

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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?