Posted by rob on January 18, 1998 at 21:42:06:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Stench from floor drain posted by mike on January 14, 1998 at 18:34:19:
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: : : For months there has been a horrible stench coming from the floor drain in the ladies restroom where I work. I have raised the question of this odor being caused by sewer gas. I received a questin today and I quote "I would also appreciate any inforation forwarded that you have which identifies that the floor drain is in fact the problem and which identifies that the odor is toxic and hazardous to human health." Yes it is the drain but is this a health problem?
: : Well, I don't know if it a "health" problem... to get rid of the stench (1) does water get poured down the drain often? If not, then pour water in the drain. (2)If water does go down the drain often - then run a power snake through it and get out whatever is rotting in there. Hill
: Hello what you need to find out is if there is water in the trap causing a trap seal if not you probably have a poorly vented drain or could require a trap primer but back to the health problem yes it is bad the oder your getting is methane gas (sewer gas) which causes headaches and nausea I would get this problem taken care of as soon as possible