The article discusses the City’s efforts to force merchants to install “backflow valves” that are believed to cost between $600 and $1200.

According to this article the City Manager now believes the State does not require the valve be placed on soda machines. This turnaround is in part due to the work of Environmental Consultant Henry Bradbury. Although he does not have a dog in this fight, he took the time to do the research, collect the data and present it to the City Manager. Clearly, the City Management was ready to impose a non-requirement on city businesses.