It smells like sewer gas in my basement, what should I do?
When sewer gasses are present inside the home, usually one or more vapor traps has dried out. The water in the trap will evaporate if the fixture is not used often; such as seldom used bathrooms or utility sinks. The solution is to periodically run a few cups of water into the drain to refill the trap.

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1. My sink drains are gurgling?
2. It smells like sewer gas in my basement, what should I do?
3. What is a sanitary sewer?
4. What is a storm sewer?
5. What causes a sanitary sewer to backup or sewer stoppage?
6. What is a sewer cleanout / test tee?
7. I cannot locate my sewer cleanout? What can I do?
8. What is the property owner’s responsibility?
9. What are some problems my sewer lateral can have and how can I maintain them?
10. What is the city’s responsibility regarding private sewer laterals?