A melt rate is calculated for each surface type. For impervious surfaces, the melt rate is the area weighted average of the melt rates from the ploughable and non-ploughable impervious areas.

Understanding plumbing terminology is essential for grasping the nuances of home and municipal water systems. Here are some important terms to know, especially when discussing backflow prevention and backwater valves:

When the snow depth is greater than zero and the temperature is above the base temperature of the snow pack surfaces, melt will only occur when the cold content of the snow pack is greater than or equal to zero (see Equation 7). Runoff can only occur when the free water holding capacity of the snow pack has been filled (see Equation 10).

If you don’t have a backwater valve installed in your home, you are at a great risk for flooding, water contamination and more. Be sure to contact a trained and certified plumbing contractor to get a backwater valve installed in your home today. Without it, you could be in for a nasty surprise from the local sewage lines.

Understanding these terms and devices is crucial for homeowners, especially in areas prone to flooding or with complex water systems. Proper knowledge and preventive measures can safeguard against water damage and contamination, ensuring a safe and reliable water supply.

Melt coefficients, base temperature (above which melt will occur), and free water capacity for each type of snow surface are specified in the Snow Pack object.

Backflow prevention devices are largely used to protect the city water supply from the dirty water in private residences. Since most areas of North America have water standards that must be met to the point of delivery (ie. the second it enters your home), the water must be completely safe up until that point. After that, it must be considered contaminated because the jurisdiction over the water quality has shifted from the public water works to the local private residence owner. Testing is an important part of backflow preventers to ensure that they are working as intended, we are licensed to provide backflow preventer testing in Toronto and beyond.

Backwater valves are an essential aspect of modern living, and often required in homes. If you do not have a backwater valve, or it isn’t working properly, you could be in violation of the local plumbing code, which could impact the value of your home. Luckily, programs exist to help offset the cost of a backwater valve. Be sure to check with your municipality to see if they can help.

Definition: Backflow refers to the unwanted reverse flow of water in a plumbing system. This can cause contaminants to enter the potable (drinking) water supply, posing health risks.

The Snow Melt Model used in InfoWorks ICM is based on the SWMM5 continuous simulation model. This topic summarises the equations used in InfoWorks ICM to model snow melt. For a detailed description, see the SWMM5 Users Manual.

The Snow Melt Model operates by affecting rainfall before it reaches the runoff surfaces. When temperature falls below the dividing temperature between snow and rain (defined in the applicable snow parameters), the rainfall profile is treated as snow.

Essentially, a backwater valve works like a small door. When water is flowing the right way, it pushes the little door open and the water can freely flow. When the water starts to flow the other way, however, it pushes against the wrong side of the door and it closes up. The end result is the backflow water that wants to get back into your home is stopped before it can do any damage. We have provided Toronto backwater valve installation services for many years and know the ins-and-outs of how to correctly carry out this work.

During periods when the temperature is below the base temperature of the snow pack surfaces, melt does not occur. Snowfall builds up snow depth.

Once a melt rate has been calculated, the depth of snow is adjusted by multiplying the melt rate by the fraction of area that is snow covered:

z = Catchment Elevation (ft) defined in the applicable InfoWorks Snow Parameters or SWMM Snow Parameters property sheet

Importance of Proper Installation and Maintenance Both backflow prevention devices and backwater valves must be installed and maintained by qualified professionals to ensure they function correctly. Regular inspections and maintenance are necessary to keep these systems operating effectively and to protect both the home’s plumbing and the public water supply.

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The most common kind of backflow prevention device isn’t a device at all, it’s simply a gap. Called an “air gap,” this backflow prevention device is simply a vertical break in the water supply. The water flowing in the right direction drops a short amount of space in the open air before continuing along its journey.

A seasonal variation in melt rate can be defined by setting different minimum and maximum melt coefficients in the Snow Pack object.

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The fraction of area that remains snow covered is used to adjust the calculation of snow depth (see Equation 7), cold content of the snow pack (see Equation 8 ) and net runoff (see Equation 11).

D = number of the day of the year where 1 = 1st January (when using relative times 00/00/00 00:00 is taken to be day 1)

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Water that enters private residences has to meet certain safety and cleanliness standards that are handed down by federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations. Similarly, water that leaves private residences must be contained, treated, and disposed of according to similar regulations from all levels of government. When water flows in the wrong direction, it can become contaminated, which is why devices exist to keep water flowing the right direction, the two most popular being backwater valves and backflow prevention devices. These devices serve similar functions but are used in different ways, which is something that homeowners need to understand when it comes to keeping their homes dry and their water clean.

The fraction of snow redistributed within the subcatchment and out of the subcatchment is also defined in the Snow Pack object. Redistribution (ploughing) of snow takes place once the snow depth on the ploughable surface reaches the Depth at which snow removal begins.

Backwater Valves: These devices are installed in the drainage system of a home or building to prevent sewage from flowing back into the structure during periods of heavy rain or sewer system overloads. They protect against basement flooding and sewage backups by automatically closing when water attempts to flow in the wrong direction.

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Backwater valves differ from backflow prevention devices in one key aspect: backwater valves are designed to protect you from the public water system, and backflow preventers are designed to protect the public water system from you. These simple devices are key to keeping our water supplies, both individually and as a whole, cleaner, more efficient, and more reliable. Without these devices, our water systems could not operate.

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TA = Air Temperature (°F) defined as Temperature profile in Rainfall Event Editor. (If a temperature profile is not defined, a temperature of 21 °C is assumed.)

Air gaps and similar backflow prevention devices are designed to protect the public water supply from contaminants in the water supply. But private residences also need to protect their homes from the water flowing back into the water system, namely sewage disposal and dirty water that must exit the home. This is accomplished by something called a backwater valve, which can be easily installed in every home by a trained plumbing professional.

Plumbing inside our homes is complicated and convoluted, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Once you start looking at how a private residence’s water supply is connected to the public water supply, things start to get very complicated. The movement of water between homes and public supplies must be carefully regulated and controlled for a number of reasons, chief among them being the quality of the water entering homes.

It really got my attention when you said that backflow preventer devices are used to prevent contamination in our water supply. I am planning on having a backflow preventer installed in my home to make sure that our water is clean and free from any contamination. I don’t want my kids suffering from any health hazards, and that is why I want to have this device installed.

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Backflow Prevention Devices: These are installed to prevent contaminated water from entering the public water supply through backflow. They are crucial in protecting the public water system from pollution and are typically required in commercial and residential buildings with potential cross-connections.

u = Wind Speed defined as Wind profile in Rainfall Event Editor. (If a wind profile is not defined, a wind speed of 0 km/h is assumed.)

Backwater valves, like air gaps, are an ingenious and simple piece of equipment that helps stop dirty water from flowing back into your home. The device is a little more complicated than an air gap, but not by a substantial margin.

Subcatchment runoff surfaces of type impervious may be divided into Impervious and Impervious (ploughable). The proportion of each impervious surface that is ploughable is defined by the Fraction of impervious area ploughable field in the applicable Snow Pack object.

In the event of backflow, however, the water is forced upwards. Since there is no pipe in the air gap to help the water continue to flow upwards, the water instead spreads out and away from the pipe. The mess is localized and the problem is stopped by simple intuition. Other backflow prevention devices exist, but the simplicity, affordability, and reliability of the air gap has made it the most popular choice around the world.

The Snow Melt Model operates by affecting rainfall before it reaches the runoff surfaces. When temperature falls below the dividing temperature between snow and rain (defined in the applicable snow parameters property sheet), the rainfall profile is treated as snow.

The Areal Depletion Curves (set up in the appropriate network's snow parameters property sheet) define the relation between the area of the subcatchment that remains snow covered and snow pack depth. The curves are defined by 10 equal increments of relative depth ratio between 0 and 0.9. (Relative depth ratio is the ratio of the current depth of snow to the depth at which there is 100% areal coverage). A value for the fraction of area that remains snow covered is entered for each relative depth ratio.

TIW = Antecedent Temperature Index Weight defined in the applicable InfoWorks Snow Parameters or SWMM Snow Parameters property sheet

Snow does not melt uniformly over the surface of the subcatchment; as melt occurs, the area of the subcatchment covered by snow is reduced.