Draft Backflow Prevention Policy

Snowy Valleys Council provides water supply and wastewater collection services to the community.

In order to protect the quality of council’s water supply it is essential that hazards are managed to prevent contamination entering the potable drinking water supply networks.

Backflow is the flow of water from a private property, site or connected system back into the council managed reticulation network due to increased pressure in the private system or reduced pressure within the reticulation. This “backflow” has the potential to carry contaminants such as bugs, virus’s or chemicals which could endanger public health.

The purpose of the proposed backflow prevention policy is to ensure the protection of the water supply system and reduce the potential risk of contamination entering the water supply system through an approved connection.

We invite you to have your say on our Draft Backflow Prevention Policy using the feedback form below:

• Draft Backflow Prevention Policy

Submissions close on 26 May 2021

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