FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Resources

At MDT Backflow, we are committed to educating the public about cross-connection, Backflow prevention, and water protection.
Below are some informative links with general information on Backflow incidents, Backflow assemblies and cross-connection, and the world's water situation.

Public Awareness Resources

Links and articles on Backflow maintenance and organizations and what you can do to help yourself and the local drinking water supply.

International Development Research Centre [Visit]
Resource: Local Solutions to the Global Water Crisis
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a public corporation created by the Parliament of Canada in 1970 to help developing countries use science and technology to find practical, long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face.

Watts Regulator Company [Visit]
Resource: Guide to Stopping Backflow
Watts Regulator Company made its reputation by "Setting The Standard in Valve Technology." During its early days, Watts manufactured pressure-reducing valves to regulate steam and relief valves to ensure the safe operation of water heaters and boilers.

American Backflow Prevention Association [Visit]
The American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) is an organization whose members have a common interest in protecting drinking water from contamination through cross-connections. ABPA is an organization dedicated to education and technical assistance.

Vancouver Cross Connection Control Committee [Visit]
The Cross Connection Control Committee was founded in the City of Vancouver in 1971. Key individuals during these early years included George Bratton, Don Currie, Bob Campbell, and Gary Fulton. They began by exploring the significance of backflow and cross-connections within plumbing and water distribution systems on private and municipal property in the Vancouver area.

MDT Backflow - Water Protection

Backflow Incident Examples

Here are a few incidents of damage caused by
improper Backflow maintenance and repair.

Backflow Incident Examples

Here are a few incidents of damage caused by improper Backflow maintenance and repair.

Backflow Products and Accessories

Below we have information on Backflow products and accessories
by some of the top manufacturers in the world.

MDT Backflow - Water Protection

Conbraco [Visit]
Products: Backflow Systems & Accessories
Made in the USA, Conbraco Backflow prevention products are designed for easy installation, servicing, and repair. They also meet applicable ASSE, AWWA, IAPMO, CSA, UL, and USC FCCC & HR performance standards.

MDT Backflow - Water Protection

Watts [Visit]
Products: Plumbing, Heating and Water Quality Products
Watts Water Technology has provided the leading edge in the Backflow system and accessories. From Air Gaps, Caps & Tethers, Vent elbows, Flanges, Spools, and Complete Systems. Watts also provides resources on the prevention of backflow.

MDT Backflow - Water Protection

Zurn [Visit]
Products: Backflow systems and Accessories
The Wilkins Operation of the Zurn Plumbing Products Group specializes in the fields of Backflow prevention and water pressure reduction. Wilkins manufacturers an extensive line of valves for the plumbing, irrigation, and fire protection markets.

Useful Resources

Various non-related websites of interest.

Category: Dynamic websites for businesses (Vancouver)
Responsible for our website, webinfuse.com creates dynamic database-driven websites which allow you to easily and effectively maintain your own content and data without the ongoing costs and time constraints involved with other web developers. These solutions are cost-effectively custom-developed to your needs without using cheap 3rd party content management systems.

The links and references here are strictly for informational purposes only!
MDT Backflow or the webmaster hold no responsibility for the accuracy or content of these links

MDT Backflow - Water Protection