Hemlock Utility Services Ltd.
Hemlock Valley, BC
IMPORTANT Public Notice
Sanitary Sewer System Smoke Testing Program
Preventing Smoke and Sewer Gases From Entering Your Home or Business
Starting on July 20th, 2026, Hemlock Utility Services will be performing smoke testing of the sanitary sewer systems within the Hemlock Valley community. Additional notices will be delivered 2 weeks and a few days before the smoke testing begins.
By introducing a harmless smoke into the sewers, crews can identify areas of leaks or cross-connections where rainwater or other surface drainage may enter the sanitary sewer system. By eliminating these sources of unnecessary inflow into the system, sanitary sewer overflows can be eliminated reducing the impact to the environment, all while saving significant costs in sewer operations and maintenance. During the brief test procedure, you may expect to see small volumes of test smoke coming from neighbouring roof vents or system manholes, etc. The smoke should not enter your home or place of business.
To help prevent smoke from entering your residence or business…please pour 1 to 2 litres of water into basement floor drains, hot water tank drains, sink drains, bathtub drains, shower drains and any other water drains anywhere in your home or business. This should seal them off. It is a good idea to do this periodically to make sure sewer gases cannot get inside the home or business.
If during the test, smoke does enter your home or business, please contact Hemlock Utility Services – Emergency Phone (604) 314-7852.
If you have any questions regarding the testing, you are welcome to contact the Hemlock Utility Services at info@hemlockvalleyutilities.com.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Hemlock Utility Services – Contact Information
info@hemlockvalleyutilities.com
Emergency Phone (604) 314-7852
