The P-trap for a shower drain is a U-shaped section of pipe under the shower, below the rest of the drain line. It's designed to trap a small amount of water in the drain line and prevent gases ...

If a vent line is damaged or blocked, gases from the sewer might leak through, even if water is present in the trap. Read ...

Today, the City of Carterville will conduct smoke testing of its sanitary sewer system beginning at 5:30 p.m. According to ...

Inspect p-traps. One of the most common culprits of offensive drain smells is a dry p-trap. The p-trap holds water in the U-shaped bend of the pipe, which keeps sewer gas from seeping into your home.

Buckley said Ventura Water continued to work on the sewer line Friday in conjunction with hazardous material crews. Regional coordinators from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are also ...

PORT TOWNSEND — The city of Port Townsend will test its sewer system with smoke and dye this week along Lawrence Street. Inspections will be between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. In a letter sent to ...