New Bern Alerts

Smoke Testing in Your Neighborhood

Please be aware that the City of New Bern Water Resources department will be in your neighborhood on Thursday, October 23 from 8 a m to 4 p m to conduct smoke testing. Smoke testing helps find sections of sanitary sewer lines that have cracks, leaks or faulty connections that allow rainwater to inflow and infiltrate into the sanitary sewer system. If you see smoke coming out of the ground or the tops of homes do not be alarmed. The smoke is safe, odorless, non-toxic and non-staining. The smoke from the testing shouldn’t get into your home if the plumbing has been installed properly and the traps are filled with water.  This smoke testing will occur along:

600 block of Pollock Street
600 block of Broad Street
300 and 400 blocks of Metcalf Street
300 and 400 blocks of George Street

If you have any questions about smoke testing, please contact Water Resources at 2 5 2 6 3 9 7 5 6 2.