[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Smoke testing of sewer lines continues

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Public Works Department
(573) 874-7250


Smoke testing of sewer lines continues

COLUMBIA, MO (August 26, 2011) - The city of Columbia is continuing to smoke test sewer lines through October, weather permitting. The smoke testing, conducted by TREKK Design Group LLC, locates sources of inflow and infiltration (I/I) into the sanitary sewer collection system. The smoke tests are currently being conducted in the areas of Broadway to the north side of I-70, and east of Stadium to the west side of Highway 63. 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. For more information about the project, visit www.GoColumbiaMo.com (search: Goiandi).


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