CITY SMOKE TESTING OF SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
CONTINUES IN MIDLAND

Smoke testing of sanitary sewers in an area bounded by Eastlawn Drive, Wheeler Street, Saginaw Road and Swede Avenue originally slated to be completed by Friday, November 5 will continue until Friday, November 12. Wastewater Treatment Plant crews will work their way south from Wheeler Street to Eastlawn Drive in the next week.

Smoke testing helps locate any breaks or defects in sewer lines and also identify locations where storm water unnecessarily enters the sanitary sewer system.

Residents will receive a notification on their door letting them know when crews will be smoke testing in their neighborhood. During smoke testing, neighborhoods might notice smoke coming from eaves, yard drains and catch basins. The smoke is non-toxic, non-staining and harmless to people, plants and animals. There is no fire hazard associated with the smoke testing.

On rare occasions, the smoke may enter the house through faulty drains or improper traps. The existence of smoke might mean that sewer gas could enter a home. Residents are encouraged to contact 911 if smoke is noticed in the home. If the smoke is a result of the testing, a wastewater crew member may visit your home to help identify where and why the smoke has entered your home.

For questions or further information regarding the smoke testing, please contact the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 989-837-3500.