We have sewage odours quite bad at times coming from the sump ,mostly during rains in the spring and fall.The septic tank is about ten feet from the house with the weeping bed beyond that.We live on fairly flat ground,sump runs alot at times,and I was wondering if weeping bed water finding it's way back to footing tile or wet soil creating the smell.
Answer:
It could be but I doubt it because that's a long way for leaching to travel and still retain the odour. Try covering the sump hole: Sump holes should also be fitted with covers which have weather stripped holes only large enough for the various protrusions (pipes, wires, etc.) through them. Three-quarter-inch plywood makes a good cover and if the necessary holes are drilled in a straight line, the plywood can be cut to fit around all the protrusions, the edges of it properly weather-stripped and put in place. This keeps an otherwise large surface of water from evaporating into the basement and substantially raising humidity levels there. It may also contain the offending odour.
Remember, even if you don’t do your own work around the house have to hire someone, you put yourself at a great advantage when you can intelligently discuss a project with the various trades people.
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