City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 4, 2015

CONTACT: Columbia Public Works
573) 874-7250

Smoke Testing in Sanitary Sewers - Downtown - May 7th

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

The Columbia Public Works - Sanitary Sewer Utility will be conducting smoke testing on sanitary sewer lines on Thursday, May 7 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The area of smoke testing area is bounded by Broadway on the south, 9th St on the west, Walnut on the north, and 10th St on the east.

The purpose of the smoke testing is to identify sources of Inflow and Infiltration (I&I; storm water sources entering the sanitary sewer system) and to  assist property owners in this block in locating sanitary sewer plumbing defects inside of buildings.

The smoke is a non-toxic product manufactured specifically for smoke testing in sanitary sewer systems.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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