City to conduct sewer smoke test on May 19

The Athens City Sewer Crew will be conducting a sewer smoke test on South Court Street starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19. 

Smoke testing is a standard method of detecting sewer defects and storm water cross connections to the sanitary sewer system. The smoke used for smoke testing is non-toxic and non-hazardous, manufactured specifically for the purpose of sewer smoke testing. 

Per the City, the following areas are expected to be included in the smoke test: 1-50 South Court and the first block of East Union (between Court St and College St). 

The Sewer Maintenance Supervisor will be posting signs that a sewer smoke test is in progress as well as hand deliver a notification to buildings within the area. 

The overall goal of the project is to remove storm water sources from the sanitary sewer system and protect the environment.