ONWASA has scheduled smoke testing in Holly Ridge, Richlands, and in Kenwood Subdivision beginning Wednesday, October 18th thru Friday, October 20th. This will take place between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.
The purpose of this smoke testing is to locate any breaks or defects in the wastewater collections system so they can be addressed and fixed properly. The smoke used which will be injected into the sewer lines is non-toxic.
Testing will be conducted in the following areas:
Richlands: Trifield Estates Subdivision which includes Woods Run Circle, Dukes Lake Circle, Amberwine Circle, Esquire Dr., Landover Dr., Groveshire Pl., Ashland Dr., Airleigh Pl., Northcross Rd., and Annie Rd.
Kenwood Subdivision which includes Oci Dr., Kenwood Dr., Walnut Dr., Aspen Ln., E. Aspen Ln., and Butternut Ln.
Holly Ridge: E. Ocean Rd., Sanders St., Pine St., Hudiberg St., S. Jenkins St., S. Smith St., Cypress Ave., Borroughs Rd., Brent Ave., Dwight St., Bumble Bee Ln., CC Camp Rd., Trout St., Bass St., Bream St., Lee St., Jones St., Lloyd St., Holly St., Camp Davis Rd., Ocean Rd., S. and N. Green St., S. and N. Dyson St., S. and N. Hines St., Cole St., Furneys Aly, Sound Rd., Circle Dr., Smith St., Kraft St., Burns St., Crawford St., and the subdivisions of Sage’s Ridge, The Reserves, and the Neighborhoods.
ONWASA recommends customers in the areas of smoke testing run water in every bath and sink drain for at least 1 minute on each morning that the smoke testing is to take place. This will ensure the drain traps are full so that no smoke will enter the home. If smoke exits through the roof vent, everything is working properly.
It will be normal to see smoke coming from rooftop vent stacks, manholes or sewer openings. If you see smoke in your home from this testing, you will need to contact a plumber as that will be an indication of a sewer line leak in your home. ONWASA personnel will be on-site in the areas of smoke testing to address any concerns.
For more information on Smoke Testing call 910-455-0722.
