The Village has already performed right of way inspections of some Village properties and has identified properties which may have improper connections to our system. These property owners will be contacted to see if we can perform a Smoke Test on the property, which will help to verify if there are any connection problems, and if so, where.
This work is being performed by a private contractor (CoreVIS) which specializes in smoke testing. CoreVIS will contact these properties to provide information about the Smoke Testing process. This is a safe process and will not harm you, your family or your home. Your participation is voluntary, but will assist us in identifying problems which may be contributing to Inflow and Infiltration (I&I). For information on I&I please see the link under Sewer & Storm Water Info.
YOU WILL SEE SMOKE!
We do smoke testing to find breaks and defects in the sewer system, as well as places where storm and other surface waters are entering sanitary sewers.
THINGS TO KNOW
- The smoke is not harmful.
It may make you cough, but it will not harm your health or clothing. - To avoid getting smoke inside your home/business…
Check to see that all traps under basins, washing facilities and floor drains have water in them. If you can’t tell, pour a gallon of water into the drain. - If the smoke gets into your home/business…
Contact the crew working in the area. Open windows for ventilation. - Smoke will NOT “stop up” the sewers.