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October 24, 2024
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Smoke Testing to Begin the Week of Oct. 28

Residents near South Texas Avenue may notice smoke in various areas starting the week of Oct. 28, as the City of Bryan conducts smoke testing on sanitary sewer lines. The testing, which will continue intermittently through Nov. 16, is weather-dependent and may be delayed due to rain.

Smoke testing helps identify broken pipes and other defects by having crews inject smoke into sewer lines through manholes. Field crews will enter properties to document defects, but they will not enter private residences. Residents do not need to be home during the testing.

Smoke may be visible exiting vent pipes on rooftops, manholes, and from the ground where broken sewer pipes exist. The smoke is non-toxic, leaves no residue, and does not pose a fire hazard. It will not enter homes unless defective plumbing is present or drain traps are dry. Residents and business owners can prevent smoke from entering buildings by pouring about one gallon of water into seldom-used drains.

Testing will be in the following areas: Park Street, South Rosemary Drive, North Rosemary Drive, Shady Lane, Loop Street, Lampwick Drive, Ember Glow Circle, South Texas Avenue, Inwood Drive, Tanglewood Drive, Stanfield, Garden Acres Boulevard, Edgewood Drive, Edgemoor Drive, Oakwood, Crescent Drive, Greenbriar Lane, Ridgewood, East North Avenue, Hensel Avenue, College View Drive, Fifth Street, Fourth Street, Hensel Park, East Brookside Drive, College Avenue, Greenway Drive, Fleetwood Drive, Milam Street, Inlow Boulevard, College Main South, Cherry Street, Dogwood Street, Spruce Street, Natalie Street, Oran Circle, Clay Street, Adams Street, Oaklawn Street, Nagle Street, Foch Street, Maywood Drive, Redbud Street, Greenway Drive, Aspen Street, Laurel Street, Borderbrook Drive, Ranger Street, Mobile Avenue, Lakeside Street, Chakett Court, West North Avenue, Wellborn Road, and Sunny Lane.

Residents with questions about the smoke testing process should contact the City of Bryan’s Water Services Department at 979-209-5900.


Smoke Testing Area at Basin 10 Map

 
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