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PLUMBING TOPICS SEPTIC SYSTEMS HOME SEPTIC SYSTEMS ONLINE BOOK SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN BASICS SEPTIC DESIGN ALTERNATIVES SEPTIC INSPECTIONS SEPTIC & CESSPOOL SAFETY TANK, & CESSPOOL WARNINGS SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR HOME OWNERS SEPTIC METHANE GAS SEPTIC SYSTEM FLOODING SEWER GAS ODORS First Steps for Sewer Gas Odors Dangerous Conditions Building Drain & Sewer Line Cure Odors in Septic Systems Other Causes of Odors from a Septic System Plumbing Fixtures or Traps Plumbing Vent Definitions, Types Plumbing Vent Defects Septic System or Sewer Piping Site, Weather, or Failing Neighbors Tests for Indoor Sewer Gas Tracking Odors to Source SEWER GAS ODORS in COLD WEATHER More Information ODORS in BUILDINGS InspectAPedia ® Home & Site Map Air Conditioning InspectAPedia Bookstore Electrical Environment Exteriors Heating Home Inspection Insulate Ventilate Interiors Mold Inspect/Test Roofing Plumbing Water Septic Structure Accuracy & Bias Pledge Contact Us |
This page describes how to How to Test for & Trace Sewer Gas Smells and Septic Tank Odors in a Building or how we might trace "gas odors" in buildings with a focus on homes with a private onsite septic tank or for owners whose home is connected to a public sewer system as well. What makes the smell in sewer gas? Sewer gases are more than an obnoxious odor. Because sewer gas contains methane gas (CH4) there is a risk of an explosion hazard or even fatal asphyxiation. Sewer gases also probably contain hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) In addition some writers opine that there are possible health hazards from sewer gas exposure, such as a bacterial infection of the sinuses (which can occur due to any sinus irritation). Depending on the sewer gas source and other factors such as humidity and building and weather conditions, mold spores may also be present in sewer gases. Also see Wet Weather or Cold Weather Septic Odors or Sewage Odor Diagnosis & Repair Guide for additional odor tracing and cure advice for odors occurring during wet or cold weather. Citation of this article by reference to this website and brief quotation for the sole purpose of review are permitted. Use of this information at other websites, in books or pamphlets for sale is reserved to the author. Technical review by industry experts has been performed and is ongoing - reviewers welcomed and are listed at "References." © Copyright 2008 Daniel Friedman, All Rights Reserved. Information Accuracy & Bias Pledge is at below-left. Use links at the left of each page to navigate this document or to view other topics at this website. Green links show where you are in our document or website. Tests for Indoor Sewer Gas & Septic Odors - Indoor Gas Leaks using the TIF 8800 We use a TIF 8800 combustible gas analyzer set at its most sensitive setting to sniff for gas leaks. The TIF8800 will also respond a little to the gases found at almost any plumbing drain since the trap is often producing some organic gases. Many home inspectors have this tool and can be hired to apply it carefully in your home, or it may be less costly (than hiring an inspector) to just buy the tool itself. Here are some ways we use the TIF 8800 to screen for and trace sewer gases in a building
Also see SEPTIC METHANE GAS for more sewer gas test advice and reference material. Also see Using the TIF 8800 Gas Detector for a detailed procedure of how this instrument is employed and for a list of gases to which it will respond. Use links at the left of each page to navigate this document or to view other topics at this website. Green links show where you are in our document or website. SEWER GAS ODORS The Septic Systems Online Book - Where Are We?
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Pennsylvania State Fact Sheets relating to domestic wastewater treatment systems include
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