Every few years, our Environmental Services team must conduct an Inflow and Infiltration Study to determine the location and extent of groundwater and stormwater entering into the Municipality’s sanitary collection network. As an extension of this study, the Municipality is continuing this evaluation by means of fog testing the sanitary sewer mains and lateral connections to identify the location of the leaks, focusing on the downtown core and surrounding area.
FAQ
| Is the fog harmful? |
| No. The fog is not harmful and will not harm your clothing, drapes or furniture. |
| What should you do if fog gets into the house? |
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Contact a representative working in the area. The contact information is below. Open windows for ventilation. The fog should dissipate quickly. Before fog testing occurs you should ensure that all traps under basins and drains have water in them. |
| What is the purpose of fog testing? |
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The purpose of fog testing is to locate and identify possible leaks in the sanitary sewer system that allows stormwater and groundwater in. |
| I will not be home during the fog testing, what about the pets in my home? |
| The fog is not harmful to pets. It would be a good idea to leave several windows partially open to allow the fog to dissipate quickly should it enter your home. |
| If the fog gets into my home how long will it take to dissipate? |
| With adequate ventilation the fog will dissipate quickly. |
| Can the fog plug up the sewer? |
| No. The fog is a vaporous substance which will not plug up the sewer. |
| What happens if a bad sewer or lack of traps in a building is identified? |
| This information will be documented and given to the Municipality of Meaford. |
| Will rodents be fogged out? |
| No. However the fog may detect broken sewers where rodents may have access. |
For more information about the project, contact:
Emily Howard Acting Manager, Environmental Services Municipality of Meaford 21 Trowbridge Street West, Meaford 519-538-1060 extension 1500 | ehoward@meaford.ca |
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