SMOKE TESTING TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK
The Town of Lynnville will be smoke testing sewers beginning next week, 10/14/25. The testing will begin from Main St and IN-68 and work east. Utility workers will be hanging door hangers in the area. There will also be signage in the work areas. Warrick County Dispatch is also being notified both before and after smoke testing to minimize false runs.
WHAT IS SMOKE TESTING?
Smoke testing involves blowing smoke through the sanitary sewers to locate deficiencies in the system. You may see smoke coming from vent stacks on buildings or holes in the ground. The smoke varies in color from white to gray. It is NON-TOXIC, NON-STAINING, HAS NO ODOR, AND CREATES NO FIRE HAZARD. The smoke should not enter your home or business unless the plumbing is not functioning properly.
HOW WILL IT AFFECT MY HOME OR BUSINESS?
The testing should not affect your home, business, or your sanitary sewer service. You do not need to be present during the testing. When you receive notice that testing will be in your area, PLEASE pour water down ALL the drains in your home, especially seldom used drains and floor drains in your basement, slab floors, and garages. Smoke could enter your home through drains if the trap is not filled. This is particularly important if you have a smoke alarm that automatically calls the fire department. It could cause false alarms and create an unnecessary emergency response.