Why does this backflow preventer need to be installed in the front of my house?

In order to protect the community water system as much as possible and meet state requirements, the backflow preventer needs to be installed as close to the water meter as possible.

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1. What is a Backflow prevention program?
2. What is a cross-connection?
3. What is backflow?
4. How can this happen?
5. What is an indirect cross-connection?
6. If I have a well that is not connected to drinking water, do I still need a backflow preventer?
7. Why does this backflow preventer need to be installed in the front of my house?
8. Can I cover or hide the backflow preventer?
9. Why do backflow preventers need to be tested every year?
10. My backflow preventer sometimes leaks water from a relief valve. Can I remove or plug the valve to prevent water loss?