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A gust 18, 1998 <br /> C NTACT: Rick Bates, Maintenance Technician, 682-4800 <br /> F m Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> F R IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> i <br /> SEWER SMOKE TESTING MOVES TO WILLAKENZIE AREA <br /> II'I Smoke-testing of underground wastewater lines in Eugene is switching to the Willakenzie <br /> aria later this week. <br /> i <br /> The City's Public Works Department each year tests portions of the wastewater collection <br /> I <br /> sy~tem to locate defects and improper connections that allow stormwater runoff and groundwater <br /> to enter the system. The smoke-testing crew is finishing up in west Eugene and will soon start <br /> te~ting public and private sewer lines in the residential area bounded by Beltline Road, <br /> Ndrkenzie Road, Carmel/Willakenzie Road, and Coburg Road. Two days a week the crew also <br /> rvi~l be testing the wastewater system on the University of Oregon campus. <br /> During the tests, which are endorsed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, <br /> nontoxic white smoke is released into both public and private wastewater collection lines to <br /> id nti roblems. The smoke does not harm lants or animals and uickl dissi ates leavin no <br /> fY P P q Y P g <br /> re idue or stains. Residents with questions about the City's smoke testing program can call the <br /> Pudic Works Maintenance Division at 682-4800. <br /> I~ <br /> <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 . FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />