We have a Water Softener... i dont know if that plays apart.....and we also have a septic tank..... since i didnt grow up with septic systems i dont know what is causing the awful egg smell. WHat are some things besides RidX can we do to locate and fix the problem?
2006-12-27 07:58:20 · 7 answers · asked by stuffy 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
everything is electric....i was told it was from all the rain....... but what can be done to prevent the bad smell...inside
2006-12-27 09:23:27 · update #1
we are on city water......... our system (toilets) are not backing up, however right before this the master toilet started a gulping noise but quit and occasionally both toilets at some point will gulp.
as for the water softener how do i figure that one out?
2006-12-28 00:19:12 · update #2
Hello Stuffy:
You could be right on both counts" it could be your water softener and it is time to apply some preventive maintenance towards it. Then again, it could be your septic system if you are experiencing sulfur or methane odors. If it is septic you could try an enzyme for the septic system and look for standing surface water in the area of your leach field and possibly some vegetation such as plant growth. If the sewer system you are on is not showing signs of backing-up while under use, I would begin with the water softener first. However; It wasn't mentioned in your question if you are on well water and not a public water system. If you are on a well it may be time to drill a new vertical well at a much deeper depth one that is further away from your septic system. This could explain the sulfur odor you are experiencing your well may be at a shallow depth and possibly being contaminated by the septic system. If so; have the water laboratory tested. Your public health department should be able to assist you.
2006-12-27 10:21:38 · answer #1 · answered by Fresh choice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if one of the traps in your drain system has emptied of water, the water is the seal that prevents sewer gas from coming back from your septic tank. you may have several of these in you drainage system . like under the kitchen sink,Bathtub, wash basin, laundy room etc.
2006-12-27 09:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by ED D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like sewer gas is backing up into the house. Dump about one gallon of water into every drain in your house. Don't forget any floor drains you may have. This will replentish the water seal and the smell should go away.
2006-12-28 03:40:44 · answer #3 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i had thisproblem and had the gas company come out he said it was actually a Ptrap under the house due to rain the trap may have been dry the water is a sealer for sewer gas that can back flow causing the odor
2006-12-28 02:42:26 · answer #4 · answered by pubcrawlin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you not cooking eggs ??/ lol !!! - sometimes septice tanks can smell if it is not covered properly - if you are using natural gas for cooking or heating, there could be a leak in the line somewhere
good luck
2006-12-27 08:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by happy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
oftentimes it is your weight loss plan or the lack of ability of water that motives urine to smell undesirable. I knew this living in a house of an person guy (Ex) and my son. they did no longer drink the quantity of water I did... As a Diabetic healthcare expert could inform you or me drink 8 oz.. 8 glasses an afternoon...
2016-10-19 01:26:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pipe broke under house......... or pipe going to septic tank
2006-12-27 09:33:39 · answer #7 · answered by robertc012005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋