Sewer Odor Testing
| Summer is a good time to smoke test sewers due to low flows and suitable weather. |
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Why do I want to smoke test my sewers? If you are getting complaints from residents about sewer backup into their basements, you already know one of the answers. The other reason is that USEPA (and, hence, state agencies) are increasingly “on the case” when it comes to untreated sanitary sewage overflows. If you haven’t already heard from them, it’s probably just a matter of time. |
| It’s not unusual for older sanitary sewer systems to have high flow rates during storms due to water entering through cracked pipes and gaps in manhole walls. | ||||
| There are also all of the homes where, over the years, the owners have quietly connected downspouts and sump pump discharges to the sanitary sewer. | ||||
| Smoke testing is generally intended to find: | ||||
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| Give it a try! |
| If you haven’t already tried smoke testing, Give GAC Plumbing Company a CALL at 707-538-8000 and we can find that smell within your bathroom or Basement or walk-in Freezer.
GAC Company 707-538-8000 |
