LCSA Conducts Smoke Testing of Sewer Lines

From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m July 10 through July 13, Sterling residents may see smoke escaping from the ground. Sewer lines in some of Sterling's neighborhoods will be smoke tested for leaks, faulty seals, root penetration and poor house connections. Safe, non-toxic smoke that dissipates quickly will be used to determine where water seeps into the sewer lines. The results of these tests will help LCSA plan ways to correct any problems that are found.The smoke used creates no fire or health hazard, and will not harm people, pets, plants or property. Persons with severe asthma, however, may want to leave the premises during these tests. Residents who are home during these tests will see LCSA trucks and work crews in their neighborhood and they will hear the chug of the smoke blower sending smoke through the sewer lines. Smoke may escape from the drains in a home, through curb inlets or the ground itself. LCSA staff will walk the streets and yards between homes looking for escaping smoke. During the test, it is normal to see smoke escape from the vent pipe on a roof. If the plumbing in a home is in proper condition, the smoke will not escape into the house. Since Sterling was the first community to be serviced by LCSA, it will be the first to undergo testing. Door hangers have been distributed to homes within the testing area. LCSA will post updates of areas to be tested at its website ( www.lcsa.org ). Streets to be tested this week include: Elizabeth Street, Jonathan Street, East Beech Rd., Cindy Court, Gary Court, Muirfield Drive, Norwood Place, Amin Court and Stonebrook Court.


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