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News Release Smoke Testing <br /> June 12, 1996 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Deteriorated sewer lines and improper stormwater connections cause a problem called <br /> inflow and infiltration. The region's wastewater collection and treatment system is designed to <br /> carry only so much water and sewage. Inflow and infiltration of stormwater runoff and <br /> <br /> I, groundwater can overload the system, increasing the difficulty and cost of transporting and <br /> treating wastewater. <br /> <br /> 'I If smoke testing reveals a defect in the public portion of the wastewater collection <br /> system, the defect is corrected as soon as possible. If extensive defects are found, capital <br /> rehabilitation projects are planned, funded and completed to correct the problem. <br /> If smoke testing identifies a stormwater connection prohibited in the City code, such as a <br /> roof drain connected to the sanitary sewer, the property owner is notified and is required to <br /> correct the problem. If the testing indicates a defect in the private portion of the sewer (usually <br /> in the line that connects the building to the public sewer), the owner is notified of potential <br /> problems with the sewer, and repair or replacement of the defective line is recommended. <br /> Residents with questions about the City's smoke testing program can call the Public <br /> Works Maintenance Division at 687-5220. <br /> <br /> ~I <br /> <br /> II <br /> <br />