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# Cross-Connection Control vs. Backflow Prevention

### Key Differences & Essential Strategies

Ensuring the safety of our water supply involves understanding and implementing effective measures for both cross-connection control and backflow prevention. These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings and applications.

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