The dye test confirms that water from either the storm or sewer does not mix with one another. Each system is sealed and contained so as to avoid contaminating both sources of drinking-water, which would be disastrous for those who rely on them.
To ensure that your sewer line is working properly, we use dye to test the outside storm drains and utility sink floor drain. If either of these colors leaks into another’s system they identify a section where there’s been damage or something has been put in wrong which needs repair immediately.
With the help of a nontoxic dye, we can see if there are any leaks in your home’s exterior storm connections such as drains and downspouts. This will allow you to make sure that water doesn’t flow back into these areas after flushing it out with an extra flush.
If the colored water exiting your home is not being used for aesthetic purposes and instead goes into storm drains or local sewers, then this may be an indication that you have a plumbing issue. It’s important to contact Fenkner Septic, A Wind River Company so we can identify what type of treatment would best suit the problem at hand and get it taken care of as soon as possible.
Pass: If a dye is able to remain in the sewer and not enter into another system, then it has successfully passed its test. Similarly if one of these dyes can stay within their respective storm or wastewater treatment plants without being spliced with other fluids they will be successful passes too.
Fail: If one or the other dye enters into the other system, then the system is compromised and needs to be repaired.
Why is a sewer dye test needed?
Sanitary sewers are not allowed to connect with storm sewers by law. To avoid sewage entering and polluting rivers during heavy rain, the Clean Water Act requires home and property owners to reduce storm water drainage from reaching sanitary sewer systems.
Sewer dye test in Pike, Wayne, and surrounding areas
Give Fenkner Septic, A Wind River Company a call today and consider your sewer dye testing complete. We help homeowners through the process, answer every question, and can quickly remedy a situation if repairs need to be made to your drain system.
