"Smoke Testing" Notification

Thought I should pass this along...

During the summer and early fall, crews from the City of Eugene Public Works Department will be evaluating the condition of the wastewater collection system in the Downtown, Fairmount, Southeast, South and West University neighborhoods. The work will take place starting the first week of July on week days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and will involve a technique called smoke testing. Smoke testing is one of the investigative methods the City implements to identify defects, deterioration, and improper connections in the sanitary sewer system.

During the tests, a non-toxic, white smoke will be released into sanitary sewer lines. Our inspection of where smoke emerges helps us assess the condition of the system and determine specific problems regarding private building sewer connections as well as public sewers in streets and easements.

If anyone has questions about smoke testing, please call Carla Spangler at 682-4800 or email at pwmaintenance@ci.eugene.or.us or look us up on-line at http://eugene-or.gov/smoketesting .