Why does drain water smell foul?

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Dear Student,

Drain water have biodegradable things, waste etc so when microorganisms decompose these things it produces foul / undesirable smell.
The smell is caused due to Hydrogen sulfide gas.

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Why does drain water smell foul?

Dear Student, Drain water have biodegradable things, waste etc so when microorganisms decompose these things it produces foul / undesirable smell. The smell is caused due to Hydrogen sulfide gas. Regards.

Dear Student,

Drain water have biodegradable things, waste etc so when microorganisms decompose these things it produces foul / undesirable smell.
The smell is caused due to Hydrogen sulfide gas.

Regards.