Notice the Deer Island residents 

City of Tavares Wastewater Department will be smoke testing the sanitary sewers

Monday, March 24th, 2025.

Door hangers will be placed on homes Friday, March 21st in advance of Monday's smoke testing. 

This routine, preventative maintenance test will help identify leaks, defects and stormwater inflows in the sewer system, thereby improving wastewater treatment operations and efficiency.

How the Test Works

The test consists of forcing safe smoke oil into the sewer lines and observing where it escapes in order to determine the location of leaks and defects. Odorless and safe, the smoke leaves no residuals or stains and has no adverse effect on people, plants or animals. The test generally last about 15 minutes from start to finish.

Questions please call: Robert Kenner, Wastewater Field Operations Manager, City of Tavares, Office 352-742-6301