What it is: Exterior hose bibs lack a vacuum breaker or anti-siphon device.
Why it matters
Without backflow protection, contaminated water can be siphoned back into the potable supply.
Why it's common in Bloomington
Older Bloomington exterior spigots predate anti-siphon requirements and are often missing the device.
Signs to watch for
- no vacuum breaker on spigot
- standard non-frost-free hose bib
- hose left connected through winter
What we check during the inspection
The inspector checks exterior hose bibs for an anti-siphon or vacuum breaker device.
How it's typically corrected
A plumber adds a hose bib vacuum breaker or replaces the spigot with an anti-siphon model.
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