HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-06 Department of Environmental Management to Conduct Smoke Testing in Papaikou Feb 19-22 -- press release
William A. Kucharski
Harry Kim
Director
Mayor
Diane A. Noda
Wilfred M. Okabe
Deputy Director
Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
345 Kekūanāoʻa Street, Suite 41 • Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8083 · Fax (808) 961-8086
Email: cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov
February 6, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Amelia Kajiyama (961-8587)
Toni Nakatani (961-8512)
Department Of Environmental Management, Wastewater Division, to Conduct
Sewer “Smoke Test” February 19 - 22, 2019, in Mai Way Area in Pāpaʽikou
Department of Environmental Management work crews will be on Maluna Place, Mai
Way, Road D and Road H in Pāpaʽikou on February 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2019, between
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.
The crews will be doing a “Smoke Test” survey, to assist inspectors to identify
connections where rain water (inflow) and groundwater (infiltration) may enter the
sanitary sewer system.
Please note that the smoke used in testing which will be seen coming from the vent
stacks on houses, sewer manholes, or holes in the ground is non-toxic, non-staining,
has no odor, is white to gray in color, and poses no fire hazard.
The smoke should not enter homes or businesses unless there are defects in the
plumbing system. We advise home owners to pour a gallon of water into each floor
drain prior to our testing.
Traffic delays within the Mai Way area may occur.
For further information, please call Amelia Kajiyama at 961-8587, or Toni Nakatani at
961-8512.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.