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    Dec 16, 2006, 01:46 PM
    Smell in basement
    Every now and then I get a spetic smell in my basement. It is really bad after heavy rains. I have well water and get my septoic system pumped annually. Any ideas on what may be causing this odor and what I can do to correct the problem? It doesn't smell all the time but when it does its pretty bad.

    Thanks.
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    Dec 16, 2006, 04:06 PM
    Hey Joe,

    . Smells and noises are the most difficult to track down if you're not there.
    While we can't pinpoint the source we can point you to the most likely offenders. Check the floor drain traps to see if they have water in them. Any "gurgles" or "bubbles" that you know of? Regards, Tom
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    Dec 17, 2006, 04:32 PM
    Hey Tom,

    That's what someone else recommended so I ran water into the drains to make sure they had water. I have not heard of any gurgling or bubbles.
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