What are we doing?
The Town of Clarenville will be engaging a Contractor (BioMaxx Environmental Ltd.) to carry out smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system. The intention of this study is to identify sewer infrastructure leaks and cross-connections. BioMaxx will systematically go up and down the streets in the community pumping a special harmless, non-damaging smoke throughout the sewer system, finding and making note of every cross connection and abnormality along the way. Smoke should not enter any houses unless there is a cross-connection. If this does occur, the smoke
should dissipate within 30 seconds once a window or door is opened.
Residents are advised that the smoke / vapour is not harmful. Attached is a link to a short video of some of the things we can find, and what the smoke will look like.
https://biomaxx.ca/what-we-do/smoke-testing/
Also, below is an information document of frequently asked questions regarding the smoke testing.
Why?
To identify potential points of storm water infiltration into the sanitary sewer system.
When?
We expect to start work on or about July 22th, 2024 and will last for approximately 3 weeks.
Who can you call?
Working Hours
Our contractor’s normal working hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. We apologize for
any inconvenience this may cause.
Project Updates
The Town of Clarenville will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans.
Thank you!
Rick Wells, Director of Public Works and Planning
Cc: Mr. John Pickett, Mayor
Mr. David Harris, CAO
Last modified: July 18, 2024
