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Manhole smoke testing begins in St. Johns County

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Manhole inspections and smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system started in St. Johns County on Monday.

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Smoke testing is performed periodically to identify sources of stormwater inflow and/or groundwater infiltration entering the city’s sewage collection system, according to a news release.

Here is the testing schedule:

  • Jan. 13-17 (North of the NE Florida Regional Airport): Cordova Palms, Stokes Landing, Chasewoods, Verano Creek, Coastal Village. One neighborhood south of the airport; Maderia
  • Jan. 20-24 (North St Augustine City Limits): Maderia, The Landing, Flagler Crossing, Old Sebastian Point, Woodcrest, Heritage Park
  • Jan. 27-31 (Northwest outside of City Limits): Heritage Park, San Salito, Coquina Ridge, Villages of Seloy, Olde Florida
  • Feb. 3-7 (Northwest and West outside of City Limits): The Lofts at Sebastian Cove, Sebastian Cove, Villages of Seloy, Ravenswood Village
  • Feb. 10-14 (South and East St. Augustine City Limits): North Davis Shores, Lincolnville, and Spanish Quarter

Properties in the impacted areas will be notified with door hangers.

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