New Point council warns residents over illegal sewer hookups, cites smoke-test findings

May 12, 2025

The New Point Town Council read a customer notice warning that rainwater and improper downspouts are entering the sanitary sewer, citing a smoke test by Strand & Associates and saying the town may impose a rate increase if illegal connections are not fixed.

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The New Point Town Council read a draft notice to utility customers on concerns about rainwater and other cross-connections entering the town sanitary sewer system, warning that the council may impose a rate increase if illegal hookups persist.

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