[Press Release] : Smoke testing of sewer lines for sanitary sewer evaluation

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2010
 
CONTACT: Public Works Department
(573) 874-7250
 
Smoke testing of sewer lines for sanitary sewer evaluation
        
(COLUMBIA, MO) – The city of Columbia has recently retained the services of TREKK Design Group LLC to assist in detecting sources of inflow and infiltration (I/I) into the sanitary sewer collection system. As part of this study, TREKK will conduct smoke testing activities beginning Nov. 22 and continuing through the end of the month, weather permitting. Testing will be done in the areas surrounding Ash, Broadway and Stewart in central Columbia. No other parts of Columbia will be affected.
The purpose of the tests is to locate defects in the sanitary sewer collection system. The “smoke” that will be used for this project is non-toxic, harmless, has no odor and creates no fire hazard. During the testing activities, TREKK personnel will identify defects that are revealed when smoke escapes through them. Locations for defects may include roof downspouts, uncapped cleanouts, driveway drains, stairwell drains, yard or area drains, window well drains, foundation-perimeter drains and defective service pipes. 
The information gained from these activities may be used to improve the neighborhood’s sewer services. Questions regarding this testing should be directed to the Public Works Department, Sanitary Sewer Engineering, at (573) 874-7250.
 
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