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City of Milton

SMOKE TESTING SEWERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY

November 4th through 8th, The Thrasher Group and Milton Municipal Utilities will commence smoke testing of the sanitary and storm sewer system in your area.

 

Smoke testing is a cost-effective way to locate leaking sewers, lost manholes, faulty sewer connections, and entry points for rainstorm runoff into the sanitary sewer system. With your cooperation, we can identify where runoff enters the sanitary sewer system and effect repairs. Our goal is to provide a safe, economical, efficient, and environmentally sound sewer system.

 

    

 

Testing hours will be from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Residents can expect to see some smoke coming out of their sewer roof vents during the test. If a residence has a faulty sewer connection, smoke might enter the house through the faulty connection. If this occurs, DO NOT BE ALARMED. The smoke is non-toxic, non-staining, and free of oil and colored particles. The smoke creates no fire hazard. Opening windows and doors will cause the smoke to dissipate. In the event that you should have direct contact with the smoke, you may experience some minor irritation of the respiratory passages. If people in your building have asthma, emphysema, or some other respiratory condition, please notify us so we can discuss your case in further detail. If traces of smoke or odors enter your building, it is an indication that sewer gases may also enter. Evidence of smoke in your house should be immediately reported to Milton Municipal Utilities and to your plumber. Location, identification, and correction of the source of smoke entering your house is strongly recommended. Correction of any defects in the pipes and sewer on private property is the responsibility of the owner.

 

During the days prior to the above dates, pour water down ALL drains in your home or          building to ensure your U-bend sewer traps are full.

If you have questions, contact our office at 304-743-3422 Monday through Friday,

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

 

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