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    turtlebay Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 16, 2007, 04:00 AM
    Foul smell from sump pump
    We have a smell coming from our sump pump but only when it rains, which causes
    Flooding around our house. The smell goes through out the whole house. I don't know
    What can be done about this. Is there some type of hood for the sump pump? We have
    2 sump pump holes. The one runs about every 2min during rainy days. The water is
    Clear so it isn't stagnant water. I don't know what to do.
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    Mar 16, 2007, 04:51 AM
    Is this a open sump? If so, then consider closing it off, putting a lid on the pit and venting it. Regards, Tom
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    Mar 16, 2007, 07:42 AM
    Is it a sanitary sump basin or simply a hole in the ground to catch ground water?
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    Mar 19, 2007, 03:50 AM
    Yes, this is an open sump pit. Actually, there are two sump pits being used.
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    Mar 19, 2007, 10:41 PM
    Sometimes the ground 'sours'. I don't know what causes it but it smells bad and the rain disturbs it and brings it up.
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