06/01/2026
Smoke tests happening today in Palestine!
Smoke Testing Notice – TODAY
During the next few days, RJN Group, an engineering consultant hired by the City of Palestine, will perform a physical survey of the wastewater collection system in your neighborhood. The study involves opening manholes in streets and backyard utility easements and requires the use of smoke to gather information that will later be used to repair and improve the system.
Smoke testing is used on sewer lines to locate breaks and defects. During this testing, smoke will exit through vent pipes on the roofs of homes and through breaks in sewer lines. The smoke is non-toxic, leaves no residue, and creates no fire hazard. Smoke should not enter your home unless defective plumbing exists or the drain traps are dry.
If you have seldom-used drains and would like to prevent smoke from entering your home, please pour a gallon of water into the unused drains to fill the drain traps. This will help prevent smoke from entering living areas through the drains.
AT NO TIME WILL FIELD CREWS NEED TO ENTER YOUR BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE.
The locations for smoke testing are shown on the attached map. There is a slight possibility that smoke may be observed just outside of these boundaries.
If you have any additional questions concerning the study or need special assistance, please contact Joseph Colley at 972-437-4300.
