My house is 60 years old. My shower is separate from tub. My shower drain has black water sitting in it. Is that a problem?
Shower Drain Issues
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Best Answer
All drains have a trap to prevent sewer gasses from escaping into your house, so water sitting in the drain is normal. It shouldn't be black, but the pipes are usually opaque so it might appear black.
If you pour a bucket of water down the drain, it should drain quickly but leaving water in the trap. If it does not then you likely have a problem.