Riverside Drive Sinkhole Update & Smoke Testing
Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
Downtown Evansville (Four Freedoms Monument)
DETAILS: Evansville Water and Sewer Utility officials will be available to news media on Thursday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. to give an update on the Riverside Drive sinkhole repair project. Additionally, utility officials will talk about smoke testing that will be conducted in the vicinity to identify potential leaks, cracks and other defects in the sewer system. Smoke testing will start Thursday morning, weather permitting.
Smoke testing is a method used to inspect the sanitary sewer system by blowing non-toxic smoke into the lines to identify cracks, leaks, or faulty connections. The smoke travels through the system and escapes wherever there are defects, helping crews pinpoint areas in need of repair. The smoke is safe for people, pets, and buildings, and typically dissipates within a few minutes.
