Air-Gap Requirements for Treatment Drains

An air gap protects against backsiphonage and should not be bypassed to solve noise, splash, or drain-capacity problems. A responsible decision starts by defining the exact symptom or objective, its location and timing, the water source, and whether an official advisory or urgent health concern changes the next step.

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