Smoke Test Notice - Second Notice for Harper Spillway Pump Station Sewer District Area
Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. (AEW) will be smoke testing sanitary sewers that are 25 years old and older north of the spillway and up to South River Road starting Monday, September 12th. Attached is the second notice that was delivered to the homes and businesses in the study area. This study will take approximately 1.5 weeks to complete. We have also notified the Clinton Township Fire Dept., which has forwarded this information to Mt. Clemens Fire, Harrison Township Fire, and COMTEC.
IN ORDER TO IMPROVE SERVICE, SEWER LINES ARE BEING INSPECTED FOR LEAKS BY MEANS OF SMOKE TESTING.
The Charter Township of Clinton of the Department of Public Services, Water & Sewer Division is having tests performed in your neighborhood to identify locations where rainwater or surface water can enter the sanitary sewer system. These locations are of concern because unwanted flows in the sewer can use up valuable capacity and substantially increase the cost of operating the system. The information gained from this study will be used to repair and improve the wastewater collection system.
For the next few days, inspection crews from Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. will conduct a physical survey of the sanitary sewer collection system. This study will involve the opening and entering of manholes in the streets and backyard utility easements. AT NO TIME WILL FIELD CREWS NEED TO ENTER YOUR BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE.
The principal test used to identify these sources requires blowing white smoke into the lines and noting any location where the smoke escapes from the sewer system. The testing will be performed during the weeks of September 12th and September 19th, weather permitting.
In most cases, smoke will only be visible at roof vents. The smoke is non-toxic, leaves no residue, and creates no fire hazard. The smoke should not enter your home unless defective plumbing exists or drain traps are dry. If you have seldom used drains, please pour a gallon of water into each of them in order to fill the drain trap. This procedure will help prevent the possibility of smoke entering your living area through seldom used drains. If smoke does enter the building, simply open windows and doors to air out the rooms.
Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. has been contracted to perform field testing, and your cooperation is appreciated. Should you have any additional questions concerning this study, or if you desire special assistance, please phone:
Charter Township of Clinton
Department of Public Services
Water and Sewer Division
586-791-1766
Original source can be found here.
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