Beginning Wednesday, June 25, smoke testing of our sanitary sewer lines will begin. No action is required from residents. More information can be found by clicking the "Sewer Smoke Testing" button on the home page. 

If the smoke is harmless, why is it recommended to evacuate the building?

This is a precautionary measure in case the smoke is due to a real fire rather than the sewer testing, and also because smoke from the sewer testing indicates that dangerous sewer gases are also entering the home. Although the testing smoke is not toxic, dense smoke or prolonged exposure can be irritating to the mucus membranes, so it is always best to minimize exposure.

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