MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release Tuesday 2 July 2024
For Immediate Release Tuesday 2 July 2024
Authorised by Anthony O’Reilly
Smoke Testing in Boorowa, Harden and Young
Hilltops Council has engaged a contractor to conduct smoke testing in Boorowa, Harden and Young. The smoke testing will be performed between Monday 29 July 2024 and Saturday 14 December 2024.
Council’s contractor, Interflow, may need to enter outdoor areas of residential properties. Interflow will provide residents with two days’ notice before smoke testing commences in your area.
What does smoke testing involve?
Smoke testing is used to show us where there may be damage or incorrect wastewater connections, so we can investigate and plan repairs or improvements.
This is where our contractor pumps a vapour-like smoke into local sewer pipes as a way of discovering sewerage system faults and non-compliant household stormwater connections.
A small amount of smoke is pumped into your private wastewater system from the inspection opening, or our maintenance hole on your property.
The smoke is more like a mist – it is environmentally safe and will disappear after a few minutes without any odour.
The smoke does not indicate a fire, but please let our team know if you see smoke in your home during our inspections. The smoke will clear in a few minutes with normal ventilation.
Sewerage system faults and non-compliant stormwater connections can lead to sewer spills, public health risks, serious environmental impacts, and losses for downstream water users.
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Media enquiries – Hilltops Council 1300 445 586