Full Notification

SMOKE TESTING

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

Over the next few weeks, field crews from Interra Hydro, Inc., under contract with the City of Nederland, will be conducting a survey of the wastewater collection system in various neighborhoods; focus will be on areas north of Helena Avenue and west of the Entergy R-O-W. The field crews will be opening manholes in the streets, utility easements, and in home owners’ yards. Information collected during this study will be used to improve and repair the wastewater collection system. This portion of the survey consists of Smoke Testing the wastewater collection system. Field crews from Interra Hydro, Inc. will be blowing smoke into the sewer lines and manholes in order to locate broken pipes and other defects. The smoke will exit from the vent pipes on the roofs of houses. The smoke is non-toxic, leaves no residue, and creates no fire hazard. The smoke will not enter your house unless there is defective plumbing present or the drain traps are dry. To help prevent smoke from entering your house, please pour about a gallon of water into any seldom used drains. Doing this will fill the drain traps and prevent smoke from entering your home. At no time will the field crews need to enter your house and you do not need to be at home during the test.

Your cooperation is appreciated. For additional information you can call: 1-888-360-7737 ext: 409.
City contact information: Jim Miller, City of Nederland, 409-723-1542.