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How to find out if my property has septic tank? (aussie.zone)
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I recently purchased a property , built in 1977 and every time its windy outside it smell like sewer inside. How can I fix this ? I found in an article that it could be because of a septic tank nearby?

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[–] weariedfae 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

  1. Others are right about septic disclosure but let's say there was an oversight: you can try searching your state's Department of Health records for septic as-builts, old inspections, or if it was decommissioned. Usually search by parcel number.

  2. Hm, it happening when it is windy sounds like something might be involving the plumbing vents? I'd have a plumber inspect the system.

  3. I had a similar problem. Turns out it was a broken seal on a toilet and the toilet was leaking into the space below.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Toilet seal is def not the problem. I called a plumber once and he said he can't smell anything and charged me $200. The issue is the smell is not present all the time.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Could it be environmental? Any creeks, stormwater drains or water treatment plants nearby?

I live in inner Melbourne and sometimes when the wind is coming in the right direction the area just stinks.