The City of St. John’s is conducting testing on sewer lines in the Empire Avenue area this week.
Water vapour is blown through the lines using fans set up over manholes to check for possible leaks or problems. Crews then walk the streets with the use of a drone to see where the vapour is coming up through the system.
If the vapour enters the home, leave immediately and notify the testing crew in the area, or contact the city by calling 311 or 754-2489 or by emailing access@stjohns.ca.