Sewer Smells In The House

ewer gas is that rotten egg smell that is produced by the sewage system. It is the result of the decomposition of waste materials. The gasses are a mixture of methane, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia and other chemicals and they are more than “just unpleasant” to smell. Even at low levels, the gases can irritate your eyes, make you cough or produce dizziness. Higher levels are very serious and they can pose a serious health risk and in some cases they can cause fires or explosions.

If you have this smell in your home or your business, please call a plumber as soon as possible because this constitutes an emergency. If you live in Chicago or Cook County give Green Tech Plumbing a call. We routinely fix sewer gas problems in homes, businesses, apartments and other properties. Call us at 847-513-5338 to get a free estimate.

What causes sewage gas? Chances are if you smell sewage gas, you will usually smell it in the basement. Sewage gas is heavier than atmospheric gas and it “sinks” to the lowest level in the house or in a room. The sewage gas smells are caused because somewhere within or outside of the house, the rotten egg smell is not being vented and so it starts to accumulate. The following are some of its causes. Sewer smell in the house is never welcome. It doesn't matter if the sewer smell comes from the bathroom, it can permeate the entire house quickly. Smell it is one thing, knowing what it is and where it comes from is another. Keep reading and we might have the answer you're looking for.