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Old 12-15-2022, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bob47 View Post
It's only a closed system if there's a backflow preventer between the municipal supply and your house. Ours does not have one. Ours only becomes a closed system when we shut the main supply valve in the garage.
Are you sure? I sent a message to The Villages Utility department, and here is the reply I received this afternoon.

"Good Afternoon,
All potable meters have a backflow preventer.
Thank you,

Happy Holidays!

-Brandi"