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Stagnant Water Leads to Sump Pump Smells
During a dry period, it's common for the water within the sump pit to stagnate. When this happens, your sump pit often breeds smelly bacteria, mold, mildew, and more. Thankfully, you can also solve this odor issue with the addition of a diluted bleach solution.
Correspondingly, how do I get rid of the smell in my sump pump?
To get rid of the smell though, concoct a diluted bleach solution (about one cup per gallon) and pour it into the basin until the float switch activates. Plus, scrubbing down the sides of the basin will help eliminate the smell.
Similarly one may ask, why does my sump pump smell like rotten eggs?
Household sewage material, bacteria growth, debris when mixed with plumbing devices such as sump pump create unpleasant smell from the system. This sewage odor coming from sump pump can be prevented by using a bleach. The bacterial growth, dirt that clogs the sump pump can also create unpleasant smell like rotten eggs.
There are two fundamental reasons why all sumps installed in new homes are required to be sealed. The first is a safety-related issue: to prevent soil gas, or radon, from entering the living space of the home. Radon is a colourless, odourless gas that is naturally occurring due to the decay of uranium in the soil.