Sewage overflows can occur at home as a result of damaged or blocked plumbing, backflow from the sewerage system, a damage septic tank or as a result of flood water containing sewage.
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Learn more about seage contamination and how long it will last untill leaves irreparable damage.
Sewage that overflows or enters a domestic space will touch various surfaces, objects and electronics. This leads to areas being contaminated by sewage, exposing harmful bacteria, viruses and protozoa, which can cause illnesses like gastroenteritis.
When contamination occurs, the mix of toxins, biohazards, and bacteria can survive on surfaces for long time. If those materials are porous, there is an increased risk that these bacteria may continue to thrive and spread.
What Sewage contamination can do?
When sewage overflows or spills into your premises, the number of bacteria present could damage your belongings and impact your health. Sewage contains mixture of bacteria produced by humans and animals, thus carrying pathogens that can pass on to people quickly.
Many of these pathogens might result in severe infections. Accidentally inhaling, ingesting, or touching sewage could lead to:
- Skin infections
- Eye infections
- Ear infections
- Stomach bugs
- Sore throat
- Chest infections
- E. coli
- Hepatitis
- Organ damage
The effects that sewage water leaves behind are often invisible, and some of your furniture or belongings could be unsalvageable depending on their materials.
