Smoke Test
From
City of Cedar Key
Sent
Mon, Mar 10 @ 4:21pm
Description
The Cedar Key Water and Sewer District will be conducting a smoke test of our
sanitary sewer system This testing will begin Monday, March 17, 2025. This
study will involve the opening and entering of manholes in the streets and public
utility easements. An important task of the testing will be locating breaks and
defects in the sewer system. The smoke test will also reveal where storm and
surface water enter the sewer system.
A special non-toxic smoke will be used in these tests. The smoke is
manufactured for this purpose, leaves no residuals or stains, and has no effect
on plant or animal life. The smoke has a distinctive, but not unpleasant, odor.
Visibility and odor last only a few minutes, where there is adequate ventilation.
Because the plumbing appliances in your house or building are connected to
the sanitary sewer system, some smoke may enter your home or place of
business if:
•Vents connected to your building's sewer pipes are inadequate, defective, or
improperly installed.
•Traps under sinks, tubs, basins, showers and other drains are dry, defective,
improperly installed, or missing.
•Pipes, connections and seals of the wastewater drain system in and under your
buildings are damaged, defective, have plugs missing, or are improperly
installed.
If the plumbing system of your residence/business is adequate and all drain
traps are full of water, smoke should not be seen indoors. Smoke observed
indoors during the testing would indicate a plumbing deficiency. Should smoke
enter your home or business, you may contact us at 352-543-5285 so we can
record the location. Location, identification, and correction of the source of
smoke that enters your building is advised. Your cooperation is appreciated.
The information gained from this testing will be used to improve our sewer
service.
Should you have any questions, contact John Rittenhouse, at 352-543-5285.
This notification was posted by City of Cedar Key. City of Cedar Key is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
