Backflow means the reverse flow of water or any other fluid or
substance, or any combination from the
customer’s system into Roseville's water distribution system.
Cross connection means any connection between Roseville's water
distribution system and an auxiliary water supply, a pipe or piping
system, plumbing fixture, appliance, container, receptacle, vessel or
other devices that may allow for contaminated water, fluids, or other
substance, other than the water supplied by Roseville, to enter any
part of Roseville's water distribution system.
Backflow assemblies are devices that are installed at water service connections and prevent non-potable substances from
flowing back into the drinking water supply, like the photo above.