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City of Piqua and Fishbeck Inc. to smoke test sewers

Fishbeck Inc. and City of Piqua testing sanitary sewers Courtesy of City of Piqua (Courtesy of City of Piqua)

PIQUA — The city of Piqua’s Utilities Department will work in collaboration with Fishbeck Inc. to conduct smoke testing of sanitary sewers.

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The two will test from the week of November 28, 2022, through December 2, 2022.

The tests will assist the utility department in locating “breaks and defects in the sewer system,” a spokesperson informed in a press release.

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Pink door hangers will be distributed to all homes in the testing area, according to the spokesperson. The door hangers will have important information and instructions for residents to read and follow.

The hanger will have information on how to avoid smoke from entering your home during the testing period as well as what to do if smoke does enter the building.

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Anyone in the testing area who has not received a door hanger is asked to contact the Underground Utilities Department at 937-778-2018.

Residents can also call that number to receive more information and answers to questions.

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