Smoke testing of campus sewer lines Aug. 21–22
A smoke test of the sanitary sewer system in select areas of the campus will be conducted Tuesday–Wednesday, Aug. 21–22. This smoke test is a common process that will allow Facilities Management (FM) to locate breaks and defects by blowing smoke through portions of the sewer system.
The odorless white to gray smoke is safe when used as directed and creates no fire hazard. A Safety Data Sheet for the smoke product is available upon request from Josh Young, FM maintenance manager, 581.2639.
FM staff will be present in and around campus buildings during the smoke testing. Members of the UMaine community may observe the white to gray smoke coming from the vent stacks on buildings or from manholes in the ground; this is normal and expected for smoke release.
If any smoke is seen in a building at any time, immediately call 911, pull the fire alarm and evacuate.
For more information, call FM Work Control, 581.4400.