NOTICE
Smoke Testing Sewers and Storm Drains
Our work crews will be conducting smoke tests of sanitary sewers in your area on
Tuesday September 8th, 2026 through Friday September 11th 2026
These tests will assist us in locating breaks and defects in the sewer system. During the test, YOU MAY SEE SMOKE COMING FROM VENT STACKS ON BUILDINGS OR FROM HOLES IN THE GROUND. Do not be alarmed. The smoke has no odor, is non-toxic, non-staining, does not create a fire hazard, and will dissipate in a few minutes.
Before we conduct the smoke test, please pour water into your basement floor drains and into any unused sinks. This will seal the drain traps so that smoke will not enter your building through the drain. If smoke should enter your building during the test, it probably means that there are defects in the plumbing that could allow DANGEROUS SEWER GAS to enter. Note the location of the smoke and call the number at the bottom of this notice to arrange a meeting with our inspector. Open doors and windows to ventilate any smoke that enters the building.
ANY PRESENCE OF SMOKE WITHIN A BUILDING MUST BE REPORTED TO THE WORK CREW OR BY CALLING ROGUE RIVER CITY HALL AT 541-582-4401
Please notify us before we conduct the test if you have any of the following situations:
- Pets that will be confined alone in the building during the test.
- A person who will be alone and is an invalid or sleeping during the test.
- Any individual with respiratory problems who will be in the building.
- Elderly persons who will be alone and might be alarmed or confused if they see smoke.
If you have any of these situations or have questions regarding the smoke test call:
Rogue River City Hall at 541-582-4401
