Carmel Utilities resumed smoke testing of the sewer lines in the northern part of the city on Tuesday. The project will take approximately three to four weeks, weather dependent. Hours of testing will be 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.
A Carmel firefighter and a Utilities employee will be on site each day to respond to any concerns from citizens. Signage will also be placed around the affected neighborhoods.
During smoke testing, you may see smoke in or near your home. If you experience smoke in your home, you have something in your plumbing that needs attention. Please look for crews outside and notify them so they can help you identify where the smoke entered your home. Normally, it’s something simple like a dry plumbing trap or a bad wax ring on a toilet. Smoke in the home during this time could indicate that sewer gas could enter the home and needs to be addressed.
For more information, contact Joseph W. Faucett, Collection System Manager, City of Carmel Utilities, at (317) 571-2634 extension 1636 or jfaucett@carmel.in.gov.