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title: Waterworks Best Practices for Backflow Installation
description: Learn about what the AWWA, IPC, and backflow assembly experts have to say about backflow installation such as where to put them and why.
---

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# [Waterworks Best Practices for Backflow Installation](https://www.safe-t-cover.com/blog/waterworks-best-practices-for-backflow-installation)

 Written by [Craig Carmon](https://www.safe-t-cover.com/blog/author/craig-carmon) | April 5, 2016

Check out our new guide on **Waterworks Best Practices: Containment Backflow Preventer Design and Placement.**

[Waterworks Best Practices: Containment Backflow Preventer Design & Placement](https://www.slideshare.net/CraigCarmon/best-practices-containment-backflow-preventer-design-placement)

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Included in this guide you'll find information on backflow installation such as:

- **Flood risks**
- **Costs**
- **Litigation**
- **Safety**
- **Convenience**

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