yeah, i guess the unavoidable conclusion is that there is something in there. bacteria. a blockage. even a broken pipe. i don't know.

running the water gets rid of the smell, so what does that mean? if it was a partial block, you'd think running the water wouldn't be very effective. so, do i just try to use more bleach?

the other thing is that it was fine, yesterday. so, why did it come back today?

i'm going to let the hot water run for a long time and periodically run the rest of that bottle of bleach through.

but, i'm starting to more seriously suspect a meth lab upstairs, and am beginning to wonder if that's what his no smoking lease clause was really about, given that he does seem to smoke. i mean, i've been wondering why the fuck somebody signs a no-smoking lease, then starts smoking. that might be the answer....

maybe it's coming from under me because he's dumping something into the water table via the pipes.