DU QUOIN – The City of Du Quoin will be smoke testing its sewer system next Tuesday and Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
According to a city social media post, you may notice smoke coming from building sewer vents, gutters, and downspouts or out of the ground along sewer lines. On the inside of your house, smoke or its odor may come out of the plumbing or fixtures. This should not happen if your plumbing is in good shape. This is also an indication gases and odors from the sewer may enter your house or building. These can be both unpleasant and dangerous as well as a health hazard to the occupants. Location, identification, and correction of the source of smoke entering your house or buildings is advised.
The smoke is harmless to plants and animals and leaves no residuals or stains. If smoke gets into your house, please ventilate your house.
