Throughout the next several weeks the Hannibal Board of Public Works will be performing Smoke Test inspections of the sanitary sewer system. Smoke Testing is performed periodically throughout the year to help identify areas where unauthorized water is entering the sanitary sewer system. Unauthorized water can cause an unnecessary load on the Wastewater Treatment Plant and could potentially cause sanitary sewer overflows (SSO). The information gained form this study will help to improve your sewer services.
During the testing, the contractor inspection crews will be accessing manholes in order to Smoke Test sewer pipes and locate defects in the sewer system. Smoke is forced into the sewer lines where it will identify broken manholes, cross connections, and cracked mains. The smoke vapor blown into the manholes and sewers is NON-TOXIC, HARMLESS AND CREATES NO FIRE HAZARD. This kind of smoke leaves no residuals or stains and has no effects on plants or animals.
To help ensure smoke does not enter your homes or business through the sewer connection, please pour 1 quart of water into each sink and floor drain to fill the trap. Please do not close the stopper or drain, as water needs to enter the drain to fill the trap. If smoke does enter your home or business, it is generally the result of faulty or damaged plumping connections. Please move outside and alert the contractor staff on the street or call the number at the bottom for immediate assistance.
SCADA After-Hours: (573) 221-0955
We anticipate the smoke testing will require a few days in your neighborhood, but the test for your specific sewer will take approximately 30 minutes. A few days before the smoke test is performed in your neighborhood you will be notified via door-hanger with additional instructions. At no time will field staff need to enter your business or residence.
Check back weekly for up-to-date testing locations. All testing will begin at 8:00am each business day.
August 11, 2016
North Line- Bird St
South Line – Warren Barrett
East Line – S 9th St
West Line – Willow St
*Scheduled last day of smoke testing.
August 10, 2016
North Line – Hill St
West Line – Grand St
East Line – 3rd St
South Line – Warren Barrett
August 9, 2016
North Line- Mark Twain
West Line- Grand Ave
South Line- Warren Barrett
East Line- 2nd St
July 29, 2016
North Line- Mark Twain
West Line- Grand Ave
East Line- 3rd St
South Line- Church St
July 28, 2016
West Line- Country Club dr – North Locust
South Line- Broadway
East Line- 3rd St
North Line- Harrison/US 61 BR
July 27, 2016
Smoke Testing will take place in the following areas today:
West Line- Country Club Drive
North Line- Harrison/US- 61 BR
East Line- 3rd St.
South Line- Broadway St.
Crews will be starting at the North end.
November 4, 2015
Smoke Testing will take place in the following areas today: Palmyra Road, Rosewood Drive, Stardust Drive, Head Lane, and Veterans Elementary School after the early dismissal.
November 3, 2015
Smoke Testing will take place in the following areas today: Stardust Drive, Lake Apollo, Saturn, Head Lane.
November 2, 2015
Smoke Testing will begin at 11:00 am and will take place in the following locations: Stardust Drive, Lake Apollo, Gemini Drive, and Clover Road.
October 1, 2015
Smoke Testing will begin at 8:00 am today and will take place in the following areas: Broadway, Collins Street, Grace Street, Warren Barret, Maple Avenue, and Locust St.
September 30, 2015
Smoke Testing will begin today near Adams and Highway 79 and will be located in two different areas. Area 1 boundaries include N Main St, First St, Hwy 79, Swan St, and Collier St.
Area 2 boundaries include Grace St, Warren Barrett, S Maple Ave, and Willow St.
September 29,2015
Smoke Testing will begin on Park Avenue and continue to S Main St, W Terrace Ave, and Fulton Ave.
September 28, 2015
Smoke Testing will take place on Cardiff Drive, Mark Twain Ave, Reservoir Rd, Hasley St, S Main St, Terrace Ave, Fulton Ave, and Park Ave.
September 25, 2015
Smoke Testing will take place near Highway 79 and Union Street. Boundaries include Warren Barret Dr, W Terrace Ave, Fulton Ave, Park Ave.
September 24, 2015
Smoke testing will begin at 8:00 am today and will take place in the following areas: Cardiff Drive, Highway 36, and Mark Twain Avenue.
May 13-15
Smoke Testing will take place in the areas of Mo 79, S Ann St, Booker St, Edward St, Fulton Ave, Oak St, and Park Ave.
May 4 -8
Smoke Testing will take place in the areas of Mo 79, S Ann St, Booker St, Edward St, Fulton Ave, Oak St, and Walnut St.
