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What is a vacuum breaker and do I need one?Updated 7 days ago

Vacuum breakers help prevent the backflow of dirty water into your home’s water supply. They are required in the United States for new construction per ASSE 1019.

Do you need one?

  • New construction: Most likely, yes—check your local plumbing code
  • Retrofits: May not require one—check your local plumbing code

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