Sewer Smoke Testing in Needham Starts Monday, November 16

Starting Monday, November 16, the Town of Needham will smoke test sanitary sewer lines in select neighborhoods. The goal is to find where extra water is getting into the sewer system.

Testing runs from 8 am to 5 pm and should take about three days. Crews from EST Associates will blow white smoke into the sewer lines to spot leaks. The town says the smoke is harmless, has no odor, does not stain and leaves no residue.

Smoke is unlikely to get inside, but it can come into a home or building through plumbing defects. If that happens, open your windows and tell the crew working in the street. If you have breathing concerns, call EST Associates at 781-455-0003 to make special arrangements.

Streets included: Tower Ave., Hoover Rd., Lexington Ave., Concord St., Manning St., High St., Spring Rd., Burnside Rd., Bennington St., Greendale Ave., Webster St., Highland Ave., Manson Rd., Mercer Rd., Park Ave., West St., Cottage Ave., Mark Lee Rd. and Hunnewell St.

For full details, see the town’s notice: Town to Conduct Sewer Smoke Testing Beginning November 16. Other questions go to the Town’s Engineering Division at 781-455-7550, extension 72535.