Backflow prevention valve
Backflow prevention valves are designed to keep water supplies sanitary and safe,to do so it is important that backflow is prevented. These valves help by protecting plumbing systems from contamination, from either back pressure, or back siphonage.
Eric Winter, EMEA Director of Product Development (Valves), RWC, AT Journal issue 165, summer 2023.
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