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Since then, the ballclub and the stadium district have responded to FM Global's concerns by doing such things as providing proof of backflow prevention gates on storm sewer lines; installing an additional backflow gate, and providing a detailed flood risk analysis for the loading docks.
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Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
This initiative brings a suite of services that aim to bridge the gap left by traditional backflow test tracking software and programs.
—Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2024
The Senate version of the bill, sponsored by Jonathan Martin, a Lee County Republican, would extend grant eligibility to costs of elevating homes and installing backflow valves, flood vents, and utility flood barriers.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
Available at Amazon Rain Bird FHT Backflow Preventer Most areas require a backflow preventer, or anti-siphon device, which prevents water used in the drip system from re-entering the potable water supply.
—Laura Duerr, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
Another five points was lost because The Pita Stop did not have a backflow prevention device in a faucet where a hose is used.
—Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 5 Apr. 2023
The drainage ports in the stable ring base allow for water to flow easily and quickly, preventing backflow so that your food doesn’t sit in dirty water.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
Other goalies who try to use backflow can get caught moving too much, or not be square to the shooter.
—Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Jan. 2023
Unless the astronaut can keep the mouth closed and reswallow that backflow — which Pogue heroically managed to do — any liquids or solids ejected during a wet burp could conceivably float off and lodge in sensitive instruments.
—Christian Millman, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2015
Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
This initiative brings a suite of services that aim to bridge the gap left by traditional backflow test tracking software and programs.
—Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2024
The Senate version of the bill, sponsored by Jonathan Martin, a Lee County Republican, would extend grant eligibility to costs of elevating homes and installing backflow valves, flood vents, and utility flood barriers.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
Available at Amazon Rain Bird FHT Backflow Preventer Most areas require a backflow preventer, or anti-siphon device, which prevents water used in the drip system from re-entering the potable water supply.
—Laura Duerr, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
Another five points was lost because The Pita Stop did not have a backflow prevention device in a faucet where a hose is used.
—Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 5 Apr. 2023
The drainage ports in the stable ring base allow for water to flow easily and quickly, preventing backflow so that your food doesn’t sit in dirty water.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
Other goalies who try to use backflow can get caught moving too much, or not be square to the shooter.
—Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Jan. 2023
Unless the astronaut can keep the mouth closed and reswallow that backflow — which Pogue heroically managed to do — any liquids or solids ejected during a wet burp could conceivably float off and lodge in sensitive instruments.
—Christian Millman, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2015
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“Backflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backflow. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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