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~ / J I. 1 /i JI/ T~1i <br /> ~IJ• =/L <br /> SJI~~~~L <br /> Jl~ <br /> JUNE 12, 1996 Public Works <br /> Administration <br /> CONTACT: Steve Stone, Maintenance Technician, 687-5220 City of Eugene <br /> Fred McVey, Maintenance Planning Supervisor, 687-5220 858 Pearl Street <br /> Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> From Public Information Section, 687-5523 (503) 687-5262 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> SMOKE TESTING OF SEWER LINES BEGINS JUNE 19 <br /> Approximately 58 miles of sanitary sewer lines in Eugene are scheduled to be smoke <br /> tested beginning Wednesday, June 19. The testing locates defects and improper connections that <br /> allow stormwater runoff and groundwater to enter sanitary sewers (wastewater collection <br /> system). <br /> This is the fifth year of an ongoing testing program. This year's testing includes portions <br /> of wastewater collection systems in the South Eugene, Glenwood, and North Bethel areas of the <br /> city. Testing will begin in the South Eugene area and is expected to take several months to <br /> complete. <br /> During the tests, which are endorsed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, <br /> nontoxic, white smoke is released into sanitary sewer lines to identify problems. Residents are <br /> notified before testing begins in their neighborhood. The smoke will not harm plants or animals <br /> and will quickly dissipate leaving no residue or stains. <br /> After smoke is blown into a sewer line, crew members watch for tell-tale signs of <br /> deteriorated lines or improper connections. White smoke rising from the ground generally <br /> indicates a crack or other defect in a sewer line. Smoke coming from a roof gutter, downspout or <br /> <br /> ~rr area drain indicates that a storm drain is improperly connected to the wastewater collection <br /> system. (MORE) <br /> <br />