The City of Bridgeport and The Thrasher Group Inc. will commence smoke testing of the sanitary and storm sewer system within the areas of Circle Drive, North Worthington Drive, Zappia Street, North Stout Street, and surrounding areas, beginning Wednesday, May 24 through Friday, May 26, 2017.

 

Smoke testing is a cost-effective method to locate leaking sewers, lost manholes, and faulty sewer connections. During rainstorms, excessively high volumes of runoff cause Combined Sewer Overflows to discharge into area rivers. With your cooperation, we can identify where runoff enters the sewer system and effect repairs. Our goal is to provide a safe, economical, efficient, and environmentally sound sewer system.

 

Testing hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Residents can expect to see some smoke coming out of their sewer roof vents during the test. If a residence has a faulty sewer connection, smoke might enter the house through the faulty connection. If this occurs, Do not be alarmed. The smoke is non-toxic, non-staining, and free of oil and colored particles. The smoke creates no fire hazard. Opening windows and doors will cause the smoke to dissipate. In the event that, you should have direct contact with the smoke, you may experience some minor irritation of the respiratory passages. If people in your building have asthma, emphysema, or some other respiratory condition, please notify us so we can discuss your case in further detail. If traces of smoke or odors enter your building, it is an indication that sewer gases may also enter. Evidence of smoke in your house should be immediately reported to the City of Bridgeport and to your plumber. Location, identification, and correction of the source of smoke entering your house is strongly recommended. Correction of any defects in the pipes and sewer on private property is the responsibility of the owner.

 

During the day prior to the above date, pour water down ALL drains in your home or building to ensure your U-bend sewer traps are full.

 

If you have any questions, contact our representative Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.