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Why are commercial customers required to have backflow prevention assemblies on domestic, irrigation and fire protection services?

April 26, 2017Assemblies backflow Commercial customers domestic irrigation prevention Services

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Why are commercial customers required to have backflow prevention assemblies on domestic, irrigation and fire protection services?

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Backflow is not TMWA’s rule, but under the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) rules. State Health Requirements Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 445A & Washoe County Model Ordinance require all water agencies to have backflow prevention programs, and the regulations support TMWA’s current requirements. Additionally, the regulations do not distinguish between residential and commercial services. Like other water agencies in the State of Nevada, TMWA has been required to implement a backflow prevention program consistent with the Nevada Administrative Code 445A(long). You may view exerpts from NAC 445A regarding backflow protection by clicking here.