Aug 22nd 2019 2:30 pm

ECUA to Conduct Smoke Testing of Sewer Lines

ECUA crews will begin smoke testing of the wastewater sewer system lines in the W. Detroit Blvd. area on Wednesday, to determine if there are areas where stormwater or groundwater is entering the sewer system. An overload of stormwater into the sewer system can lead to sewer system overflows during periods of intense rain.

Testing will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the following areas on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27 & 28:

  • W. Detroit Blvd., from Blue Jay Way to Pine Forest Rd.
  • Blue Jay Way
  • Kingfisher Ct.
  • Kingfisher Ln.
  • Kingfisher Cir.
  • Sparrow Ln.
  • Lavelle Way
  • Larkspur Cir.
  • Sunflower Ct.
  • Pine Forest Rd., from W. 9-Mile Rd. to W. Detroit Blvd.

White smoke will be circulated into the sewer lines and manholes to locate broken pipes and other defects, and will exit from vent pipes on home roofs. The smoke is non-toxic, leaves no residue, and creates no fire hazard. The smoke will not enter the house unless there is defective plumbing present or the drain traps are dry. If potential problems are found on private property, residents will be notified of repairs that may need to be made.

Smoke testing is expected to take two days, although the schedule may be modified as weather dictates. For more information or updates on the work's progress, residents may visit the ECUA Advisories page at www.ecua.fl.gov/advisory, or call ECUA Customer Service at 476-0480.

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or by writing to the ECUA at9255 Sturdevant Street Pensacola, FL 32514