Queenstown officials cite broken sewer clean-outs after smoke test; Comcast work flagged in some failures

Lane Cole reported to the Town Commissioners of Queenstown on July 10 that a recent smoke test of the municipal sewer system found the majority of smoke escaping from broken clean-out caps and a smaller number of instances indicating broken sewer laterals. Town minutes note several of those latter incidents occurred in areas near recent Comcast structure installations.

Cole also told commissioners that some manholes are missing their bowls and should be fitted to reduce infiltration into the collection system. The report advised that clean-outs and damaged laterals be repaired promptly to prevent infiltration-related problems at the treatment plant and in the collection system.

Minutes show commissioners agreed the Town should contact affected property owners and reach out to Comcast to discuss the findings. Commissioners indicated they would give Comcast an opportunity to make repairs; if Comcast does not, the Town will contract the work and bill Comcast for expenses. The report identified sidewalk damage at 100 Wick Ct tied to sewer lateral issues and presented repair estimates ranging from $1,250 to $3,150. Commissioners expressed support for the low bid of $1,250 from Al's Concrete & Maintenance but recorded that a formal decision would wait until the Town hears back from Comcast.

The minutes do not record a formal motion to compel Comcast to act, nor do they include direct quotes from Comcast or property owners. The next procedural steps recorded are outreach to property owners and Comcast and follow-up at a future meeting if the company does not undertake repairs.