Where does the condo's bad odor from pipe come from?
Created By RISC | 1 year ago
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Bad smells from pipes are a common issue for residents of condos, high-rises, hotels. Where do these odors come from?
High rises, condominiums, apartments, or hotels use a single waste storage and wastewater treatment system. You might expect pipes from toilets to be separate from kitchen waste, washing machine, or bathroom drains. Each room and unit has its own set of pipes, but the final destination is the same tank.
Bad smells are caused by a lack of septic tank management, particularly aeration for removing odors by letting microorganisms function to their maximum. Another source is rotten waste in the P-tap or U-tap pipes.
Building sanitary system designers have produced innovative designs and several techniques to prevent pipe odors:
- Septic tank upkeep with an automatic aeration system and backup device to replace damaged or worn-out aerators.
- Ventilation system with treatment tank for high levels of hydrogen sulfide.
- In each room with a U-tap or P-tap to prevent smells from returning, keep a check to stop water drying out.
- Install an anti-odor device at the floor drain, such as in the laundry room or near the washing machine. When water runs out, this device will allow the water to trickle down and close the odor trap. Various products on the market can keep out odors and insects starting from 100 baht.
Another significant factor in reducing odor in the sewer system is to separate garbage that creates bad smells to keep water pipes odorless.
Story by Montri Phulanku, Senior Research Engineer, Well-Being Research Integration and Building Infrastructure Specialist, RISC