I have been getting a funky odor out of several faucets. If you let the water run for 10-15 seconds the smell goes away. It's not the water that smells, I can draw a glass of water and hold it up to my nose and cannot detect any odor. It's only when I turn on the faucet, and it's only two out of eight faucets that I have the problem with.

I have a well and septic system.

Are the two on sinks with overflows?

They are probably bathroom sinks with overflow openings.

I have five sinks with overflow openings. Why would only two be a problem and not all five? And what is the source of the smell?

"Gunk" in the overflow piping. When you turn on the water it creates a pressure in the drain, which is relieved by air flowing in the overflow piping, which carries the odor into the room. After a short period the odor is dispersed and the flowing water no longer creates the initial pressure so the odor goes away. Until the next time. Pour a strong drain cleaner into the overflow opening to "boil" the crud out.

Worked like a charm. Thanks for your help



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