Smoke 'em if ya got 'em

Notice to All Residents of Roland:


Please be advised the City of Roland will be smoke testing and televising
the sanitary sewer lines throughout the city during the week of September
27, 2010. If we get a significant amount of rainfall before September 27th
the testing may need to be rescheduled. The testing will include smoke
generating equipment that forces smoke into the sewers. Smoke should not
enter your premises unless a leak is present. To minimize the chances of
smoke entering your house, please pour water into all drains including floor
drains prior to the testing.

If any smoke does get in your house it should be reported immediately to the
personnel conducting the tests, or by calling City Hall at 515-388-4861

The smoke is relatively harmless but unnecessary exposure should be avoided
as it may irritate nasal passages. If smoke irritation does occur the
effects will be temporary and disappear quickly after exposure has ended.
Persons with heart and/or respiratory ailments are encouraged to leave the
house during the test. Pets that are exposed will generally react in a
manner similar to humans and leave the smoky area. If an exit is not
available please be sure your pets are provided with proper ventilation.

We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience.


City of Roland.