We have a septic tank, not municipal sewer. We have no garbage disposal. Our dishwasher is not adjacent to the sink. The drain hose goes through the floor into the basement and attaches to a PVC J-trap, which then connects via a 8" lateral to the PVC waste pipe that exits the house to the septic system. There is no loop in the flex hose, but it connects to the J-trap.
At the point where the short lateral connects to the main pipe, there is a pop-up vent above the junction. I am not sure if that is the proper name for the thing. In the first floor kitchen, around the counter area where the dishwasher is, we get a strong sewer odor, which seems to be stronger when we use water, whether it is the upstairs showers, the basement washing machine, or whatever.
Any thoughts?
At the point where the short lateral connects to the main pipe, there is a pop-up vent above the junction. I am not sure if that is the proper name for the thing. In the first floor kitchen, around the counter area where the dishwasher is, we get a strong sewer odor, which seems to be stronger when we use water, whether it is the upstairs showers, the basement washing machine, or whatever.
Any thoughts?