BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will be smoke testing in the Park Ridge and Park Ridge East neighborhoods on Thursday 10/6/22 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Smoke testing is used to find areas in the sanitary sewer system where inflow and infiltration are occurring.
Residents may see and smell smoke outside during that time. Residents who have a dry plumbing trap may also see or smell smoke in their homes. Pouring water into the pipe will resolve the issue. Common culprits are floor drains, seldom used toilets/sinks, or bathrooms/kitchens in the middle of a renovation.
Customers who have signed up for the Monroe County Alert will be alerted directly. Alternatively, CBU customers may refer to the CBU website at bloomington.in.gov/utilities for a list of specific addresses affected. If you have not signed up for the Monroe County Alert, you may do so at www.co.monroe.in.us and click “Resident Alert Sign Up”. This tool enables CBU and other government offices to provide you with critical information quickly, including tornado warnings and advisories about road closures, missing persons, and evacuations that are specific to the addresses you register or the county as a whole. You may register to receive time-sensitive messages, via text, email, or home phone, and you may select what types of alerts you would like to receive.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the City of Bloomington Utilities at 812-339-1444.
