Sandwell Fix - Drain Odours In

The most common cause of drain smells inside a home is a dry water trap.

Severn Trent Water owns and maintains public sewers (usually under roads, pavements, or manhole covers marked “Severn Trent”). Report if: drain odours in sandwell

Drain odours in Sandwell are usually fixable without major cost. Start with refilling traps and checking for simple blockages. If the smell persists or is external/street-level, escalate to Severn Trent Water. For rental or commercial nuisance, Sandwell Council’s Environmental Health team can enforce action. Regular maintenance – especially grease control – is key in this urban borough with mixed drainage infrastructure. The most common cause of drain smells inside

in all basins/showers to refill traps.