Smoke testing underway to find potential defects in Saanich sewer systems

Smoke testing underway to find potential defects in Saanich sewer systems

If you see smoke coming from a manhole cover in Saanich over the weekend, it may not be cause for alarm. Crews in Saanich are smoke testing the sewer system to find any potential defects in need of repair. As part of the testing, crews will blow air and white smoke into the sewer system through manholes. The smoke will then exit through areas where there should be airflow, like sanitary sewer inspection chambers and roof vent stacks. If smoke es…