Sewer Line Smoke Testing Begins Oct. 5, Greensboro

Press release from the City of Greensboro:

Post Date:10/01/2020 9:30 AM

Beginning Monday, October 5, and continuing through Thursday, October 8, the City of Greensboro along with the city’s contractor Hydrostructures PA, will perform sewer line smoke testing in various locations around Kings Pond Road, Kings Mill Road, Country Clare Road and Donnington Court. A map of the schedule can be found here.

During the testing, a non-toxic smoke will be introduced into manholes, eventually flowing into the sewer lines. Any open breaks in the city’s sewer collection system as well as improper connections (like roof downspouts) will be identified by the presence of smoke.

The smoke is non-toxic, non-staining, white to gray in color, has a slight odor, and creates no fire hazard. Residents are advised to pour a gallon of water into every sink, tub, and floor drain that is not used on a daily basis. This will fill the p-traps and ultimately prevent smoke from entering into their building.

Motorists traveling in the project locations may experience some minor traffic delays. Dates and times may change due to weather or last-minute changes in the work schedule.

The job is part of the City’s ongoing Sewer Rehabilitation Program, which is funded by water and sewer rates.

Questions? Contact Jana Stewart at 336-412-6314.

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