The City of Mountain Home’s wastewater department is continuing smoke testing of sewer lines.
Alma Clark, director of the water/sewer department, says the work will continue until all sewer lines in the city have been tested.
Clark says the smoke testing will be conducted at various times during the upcoming months, with hopes of completing the project by the end of June.
During sewer line testing, Clark says you may see smoke rising from the outside vents of residences and businesses, a sign the plumbing is vented properly.
If you experience smoke inside your residence or building, it could be a sign of faulty plumbing, improper connections or dry traps on the plumbing.
Clark says the smoke is harmless and non-staining and will exit quickly by opening a window or ventilating the building.
If you experience smoke indoors coming from under sinks or any fixtures, you should contact a plumber to check these issues. Faulty plumbing is a sign sewer gases could be entering the building, which can be harmful to the health of the home or business occupants.
The city is also conducting the tests to locate leaks in the system to be repaired reducing operating costs and utilities.
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