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We are getting a sewer smell in our home. Is pouring vinegar down you drain bad for septic tanks?
Armymom2423
gas could be coming up thru one of the traps is there a sink or tub you don't use very often? the trap will dry out after a while allowing this gas to come up just run water to keep it filled once in a while PS vinegar is organic will not harm the septic tank
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