2025 Smoke and Dye Testing
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Project Summary
The Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commision (JWSC) has contracted McKim & Creed to conduct Smoke Testing of your local sewer lines. The smoke testing will help identify areas where rainwater or groundwater enters the sanitary sewer system. Tests involve blowing non-toxic smoke into the sewer system to identify pipe damage, poor connections, and unwanted water infiltration. The smoke may be visible from vent stacks or ground holes. It is non-toxic, non-staining, white to gray in color, and poses no fire hazard.
This video below explains the process of smoke testing in further detail and highlights some common items to be aware of.
To help residents stay informed, a detailed testing schedule has been created. The schedule maps out specific neighborhoods and dates where smoke testing will occur, allowing customers to prepare in advance. Residents are encouraged to review the schedule to know when crews will be working in their area and to ensure traps and drains are filled with water to minimize smoke entry into homes. For more information, please visit: JWSC Smoke Testing Project by McKim & Creed
Resumen del Proyecto
La Comisión Conjunta de Agua y Alcantarillado de Brunswick-Glynn (JWSC) ha contratado a McKim & Creed para realizar pruebas de humo en las líneas de alcantarillado locales. Estas pruebas ayudarán a identificar las áreas donde el agua de lluvia o subterránea ingresa al sistema de alcantarillado sanitario.
Las pruebas consisten en introducir humo no tóxico en el sistema para detectar daños en las tuberías, conexiones deficientes y filtraciones no deseadas de agua. El humo puede ser visible en respiraderos o agujeros en el suelo. Es no tóxico, no mancha, tiene un color blanco a gris y no representa ningún riesgo de incendio.