City conducts smoke testing for defective plumbing in southwest Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Smoke testing in southwest Bryan began this week, and is expected to continue throughout the month of August.
Contractors with water services are testing sanitary sewer lines near Leonard Road and Traditions. Testing began Monday, July 22.
The City of Bryan has provided an interactive map, shown below. Residents may search their address to see if they are in the testing area:
This smoke testing is to identify broken pipes and defects. Smoke may come from vent pipes, manholes, or the ground where broken pipes are located.
In its release, the city said there is no cause for concern to residents of Bryan. The smoke is non-toxic and leaves no residue. Smoke will only be inside a building if there is defective plumbing.
This testing will be dependent upon dry weather.