Smoke Test October 6th, 2012

The smoke test machine was placed over the sewer access points to charge the system with smoke and identify any health and safety repairs needed.

As shown, the smoke machine generates a tremendous amount of smoke. This is a harmless, mineral-based smoke. 

As shown, there was enough smoke under pressure, to identify any part of the system that will need repairs. 

The smoke seen coming out of the ground here, is a clear sign the pipe has failed. 

Gardiner's Humble Beginnings

We owe it all to a shipwreck in 1850. That’s when Gardiner’s sewer needs began. We’re honored to be leading our community to independence, and planning for our future sewer needs as well. 

Map of Gardiner

At the top of the map, notice the 2 large lagoons. We are targeting the International Paper lagoons for Gardiner's own treatment facility. 


Sewage will be treated in the lagoon, and when it's safe, treated wastewater will be released (in accordance with all Department of Environmental Quality regulations) into the ocean via a pipe that is already in place. 

Incidentally, our District Offices are located at about where the 'G' in Gardiner shows in this picture.