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History of Cross Connection Control
Part 2, 20th Century Cross Connection In Part 1 of this series, we took a quick look back at the beginning of water systems and what eventually led up to the need for Cross Connection [...]
History of Cross Connection Control
Part 1, Looking Back In order for us to understand the history of where cross connection control began, we must first take a look back to the history of plumbing and water distributio [...]
Baby Steps
“Small changes can make a big difference.” Today we are talking about what a comprehensive backflow program looks like. We repeatedly hear from utility operators, public works directo [...]
What’s In A Word? Assembly Vs. Device
Have you ever taken notice that words, through repeated improper usage, eventually become the norm? And nobody questions it anymore as it becomes a part of our daily lexicon. When I tr [...]
The Importance of Vital Device Information
If an incident were to occur and there was no record of what type of device, size, location, previous test history, who tested the device, or proof the tester is/was licensed, there c [...]
Series: What’s in a Word
Cross-connection Vs. Backflow Let’s discuss two words in the industry that are too often interchanged and should not be – cross-connection and backflow. Despite popular usage, thes [...]
Introducing Backflow Solutions, Inc. New Look!
Backflow Solutions, Inc. has grown and evolved over the years, and we felt it was time for a face lift. Our rebranding not only reflects who we are as a company but represents the ong [...]
Backflow Solutions Series #2: How Do I Populate My Backflow Inventory? The Survey.
In some states, water purveyors are required to send out a cross-connection control survey to all properties, as a means of collecting information about properties who might have a hea [...]
Backflow Solutions Series #1: Public Education
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” -Benjamin Franklin Our #1 customer service phone call here at BSI is, “Why do I need to have this device tested?” Our customer serv [...]
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