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    Feb 22, 2008, 12:18 PM
    Where is the odor coming from
    I'm getting a fowl odor coming from the bathroom sink.
    The septic tank was pumped out three months ago.
    There's no odor from any other drain in the house.
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    Feb 22, 2008, 12:36 PM
    Check that there is water in the trap, that U shaped pipe under the sink drain. It may be leaking water and thus not sealing the drain from sewer gases. There should also be a clear vent of that part of the drain system that may be blocked.
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    Feb 22, 2008, 02:03 PM
    If your trap is working that odor probably isn't sewer gas but it could be roting hair and body oil. Try mixing 1/2 cup table salt with 1/2 cup baking soda and dump in the drain, now follow with a cup of vinegar. Tomoorw flush with a bucket of very hot water.

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