The Town of Collierville is setting the stage this summer for a thorough examination of its sewer systems, opting for a technique known as smoke testing to identify potential issues. According to the town's official announcement, the testing will occur from June 9 to July 25, focusing on three areas that a previous study designated as high priority, areas easily identified on the provided map.
Residents shouldn't be alarmed if they see smoke billowing from manholes or cracks in the earth during this period because the crews, employed by TREKK Design Group, will pump non-toxic smoke that is perfectly safe and poses no fire risk into the sewer lines, to unveil problems like leaks the smoke that emerges will indicate where there are flaws in the system. This initiative aims not only to detect where unwanted rainwater enters the system or where gases might leak out, but also to maintain overall efficiency and potentially cut down on future maintenance costs.
For those living in Collierville, the arrival of a door-hanger a few days prior to testing commencement will signify when their neighborhood is up for inspection. These notices will furnish residents with project details and contact information for project managers; the testing itself should only interrupt daily life for a few days, and only during daylight hours.
John Fox, Collierville's Public Utilities Director explained the necessity of the procedure, saying, "The smoke testing is part of our Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study, which is critical for us to determine long-term reliability and efficiency of our sewer infrastructure and ultimately provide the best sewer service possible to the Collierville community," as mentioned on the Town of Collierville website.
