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Most complaints about sewage odor are related to the collection system and come from locations throughout the City. In general, odors in the sewer pipes are caused by:
  • The length of time sewage remains in pipes or takes to reach treatment plants  
  • Large air spaces in the transport/storage boxes
  • Broken or missing odor traps in catch basins and grates that allow odors to escape
  • Turbulence in pipes and transport/storage boxes
  • Fats, oils and grease discharges

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Odors
Collection System Odor Complaints 2001_2002
Odor Control Stack