San Antonio Water System has begun a months-long process to smoke test sewer laterals over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The purpose of smoke testing is to identify sewer leaks and protect drinking water quality. SAWS contractors, Burgess & Niple and RJN, will test street-by-street… Continue Reading SAWS Smoke Tests Manholes for Aquifer Protection
As part of SAWS’ ongoing effort to protect the quality of our Edwards Aquifer drinking water supply, the utility is testing sewers in the Recharge Zone. Contractors are flowing a non-toxic smoke through sewer lines — including those on private property — to locate breaks that could leak sewage. A notice will be placed on… Continue Reading Manholes smoking? That’s aquifer protection in action.
San Antonio Water System will soon begin testing the wastewater system over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The purpose of this project, which includes lateral lines located on private property, is to identify potential defects. SAWS has hired a contractor, Burgess & Niple, Inc., to perform the smoke testing. What to expect: Door hangers will… Continue Reading SAWS Is Smoke Testing Over the Edwards Aquifer To Ensure Water Safety
