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Manhole inspections followed by smoke testing to begin Monday, January 13

Process is critical to infrastructure maintenance

News Flash Posted on January 03, 2025

Starting on Monday, January 13 and continuing through Friday, February 14, manhole inspections and smoke testing of the City’s sanitary sewer system will take place throughout the City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County. Smoke testing is performed periodically to identify sources of storm water inflow and/or ground water infiltration entering the city’s sewage collection system.

The schedule of tests is as follows:

  • January 13 – 17 (North of the NE Florida Regional Airport:               
    1. Cordova Palms, Stokes Landing, Chasewoods, Verano Creek, Costal Village. One neighborhood south of the airport; Madeira
  • January 20 – 24 (North St Augustine City Limits):                    
    1. Madeira, The Landing, Flagler Crossing, Old Sebastian Point, Woodcrest, Heritage Park
  • January 27 – 31 (Northwest outside of City Limits):                               
    1. Heritage Park, San Salito, Coquina Ridge, Villages of Seloy, Olde Florida
  • February 3 – 7 (Northwest & West outside of City Limits): 
    1. The Lofts at Sebastian Cove, Sebastian Cove, Villages of Seloy, Ravenswood Village
  • February 10 – 14 (South & East St. Augustine City Limits):
    1. North Davis Shores, Lincolnville, and Spanish Quarter

Properties in the affected areas are being notified with door hangers.

To learn more about the process and importance of smoke testing, visit www.CityStAug.com/SmokeTest

Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department at 904.201.2839 or via email at PublicWorks@CityStAug.com

For media inquiries, contact Melissa Wissel, Communications Director, at 904.293.3307 or via email at mwissel@citystaug.com

Attachment: Click to view the Sewer Service Zone Map


  1. NOTICE OF CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS: The City of St. Augustine has designated the City Clerk, Darlene Galambos, its Custodian of Public Records pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Anyone wishing to inspect or copy public records consistent with Florida law should contact the Custodian of Public Records at: 
     
    City of St. Augustine
    Custodian of Public Records
    Darlene Galambos, City Clerk
    75 King Street, PO Box 210
    St. Augustine, FL 32085 
    Phone: 904-825-1007 

    Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
  1. If you have a civil rights or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint regarding your ability to participate in a City program or activity please contact the City Clerk at: 
     
    City of St. Augustine
    Darlene Galambos, City Clerk
    75 King Street, PO Box 210 
    St. Augustine, FL 32085 
    Phone: 904-825-1007 

    Si usted tiene una queja con respecto a su capacidad para participar en un programa o actividad de la Ciudad en acuerdo con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades o sus derechos civiles, por favor llame al Secretario de la Ciudad al 904-825-1007.
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