It mightn’t look like much but if left unattended a burst flexi hose can lead to serious water damage.
As the hose is always charged with water - even when your tap isn’t running - a burst flexi will continue to leak under the water mains are switched off.
Read MoreBackflow occurs when the pressure of the water mains is lower that that of the internal plumbing system, leading to back siphonage. This is caused by either a sudden drop in the water mains pressure, such as when a burst or ruptured mains occurs, or during periods of high demand, such as fire fighting, or from an over pressure on the private private property side.
It backflow occurs when a property’s drinking water is inadvertently connected with a source of contamination, such as through cross contamination or even a hose submerged in a container of liquid, then these pollutants could enter the water supply, posing a serious risk to our health, and in some cases, even death.
Read MoreSoakwells assist with effective management of stormwater drainage by collecting and releasing rainwater back into the ground. They come in different sizes, materials and forms and are installed underground where they often go unnoticed.
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