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    Dec 9, 2007, 02:56 PM
    Septic smell from shower drain
    I recently moved into a new custom home and began noticing a smell from the septic system. The smell is not that of raw sewage, but rather that of the system. I've shined a light down the drain to see if the shower drain has a p-trap, I was not able to see a visible waterline in the drain. I'm sure it does however the foundation was already pored when we bought the home. Any suggestions?
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    Dec 9, 2007, 08:40 PM
    Pour water down the drain to establish that there is a trap and its filled. If this is brand new construction the trap may have dried out from non-use.
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