Smoke testing is the industry standard method of identifying sources of surface inflow to the sanitary sewer, which leads to reduced efficacy of local sewer treatment plants. The testing can indicate any leaks and/or other issues with the sewer infrastructure. 

A Smoke Test uses non-toxic smoke and high capacity blowers to blow smoke through the sanitary sewer pipes. In the image below, a blower is placed on top of a manhole, forcing smoke down into the sewer.  If smoke is exiting the ground where there is no connection to the sewer lines, this indicates a place where rain or surface water could enter the sewer system. During a smoke test, a work crew will walk the neighborhood, take pictures of any faults in the system where smoke is coming out of the ground, and mark locations for repair.

If you have a sink, toilet, and/or bathtub that has not been used recently, to prevent the smoke from entering into it, pour roughly a gallon of water into the drain. 

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The next schedule testing will be held on August 11, 12 & 13, 2025. Below is a list of the areas that will be affected. 

• Massengale Road
• Arkie Avenue
• Delsie Lane
• Clark Road from Hwy 64 to the Primary School
• Hwy 64 from Shady Grove Road to Sterling Hurley Hwy
• Shady Grove Road
• Western Hills Subdivision 
• Caddo Springs Drive
• Valentina Drive
• Skaggs Road
• Cypress Avenue (Brookstone Subdivision)
• Griffith Loop

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CCU at 479-754-3148 - Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm