LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. –
In order to improve service, Langley's sanitary sewer lines are being inspected for defects by means of smoke testing. Smoke testing is scheduled to begin Jan. 6 and will be conducted in all areas of the base except for military family housing.
The testing will be conducted by ADS Environmental Services and is expected to be completed Jan. 26.
The purpose of the testing is to locate breaks and defects in the sewer system. During this testing, gray smoke will exit from breaks in the sewer lines and from the vent pipes on the roof of some buildings. The smoke is non-toxic, leaves no residue, and creates no fire hazard. The smoke should not enter the building unless defective plumbing exists or drain traps are dry.
If you have seldom used drains such as shower stalls and floor drains in your shop or office space, please pour a gallon of water in each drain to fill the drain trap. This procedure will help prevent the possibility of smoke entering your office or shop space during the smoke testing activity.
More information on what to expect while tests are being conducted will be provided to the base population in the form of flyers posted to affected buildings. Field crews will be wearing ADS uniforms and vehicles will be marked with ADS company logos. Base security forces and the fire department will be contacted each morning on days that the smoke testing is to be conducted to ensure that these departments are aware of the areas and times involved in the tests.
Information gained from this study will be used to repair and improve the Langley Air Force Base sanitary sewer system.
For more information, call Ms. Jeree Grimes at 764-1130.