What is potable water?
Water which is safe for human consumption, free from harmful or objectionable materials, as described by the Health Authority. What is Non-potable Fluid Any water, other liquid, gas, or other substance that is not safe for human consumption, or is not a part of the public potable water supply as described by the Health Authority. What is Backsiphonage? Backsiphonage is caused by negative pressure in the supply piping. Some common causes of backsiphonage are: • High velocities in pipe lines. • Line repair or break that is lower than a service point. • Lowered main pressure due to high water withdrawal rate, such as fire fighting or water main flushing. • Reduced supply pressure on the suction side of the booster pump. All potable water systems must be protected against backsiphonage and backflow with approved assemblies. There are numerous types of assemblies available to provide this type of protection. The state law governs the selection and minimum installation standa
Potable water is water which is fit for consumption by humans and other animals. It is also called drinking water, in a reference to its intended use. Water may be naturally potable, as is the case with pristine springs, or it may need to be treated in order to be safe. In either instance, the safety of water is assessed with tests which look for potentially harmful contaminants. The issue of access to potable water is very important. In developed countries, people may not put a great deal of thought into the source of their water. In many First World nations, citizens can turn on a tap for fresh, potable water which may also be enriched with things like fluoride for health. However, in developing countries, especially in Africa, a large proportion of the population does not have access to safe water. Water which is not safe to drink can carry diseases and heavy metals. People who consume this water will become ill, and there is a risk of death. Unfortunately, even in areas where the w
