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-siphonage is backflow caused by a negative pressure (i.e., a vacuum or partial vacuum) in a Public water system or consumer’s potable water system. The effect is similar to drinking water through a straw. Back-siphonage can occur when there is a stoppage of water supply due to nearby fire fighting, a break in a water main, etc.
