Sewage Cleanup Service Identifying and Mitigating Health Risks

## Health Risks and Symptoms

Sewage cleanup services are crucial to protect public health. Sewage contains bacteria, viruses, and other hazardous substances that can cause illness if not properly handled. Exposure to sewage can lead to a variety of health risks, including:

– **Skin infections**, such as rashes and infections
– **Eye infections**, such as conjunctivitis
– **Respiratory infections**, such as pneumonia
– **Gastrointestinal infections**, such as diarrhea and vomiting
– **Blood infections**, such as sepsis

## What Health Problems Can Sewage Cause?

Exposure to sewage can cause several health problems, including:

• Skin infections: Sewage contains bacteria that can cause skin infections, such as rashes, infections, and impetigo.
• Eye infections: Sewage contains bacteria and viruses that can cause eye infections, such as conjunctivitis, pinkeye, and uveitis.
• Respiratory infections: Sewage contains bacteria and viruses that can cause respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma.
• Gastrointestinal infections: Sewage contains bacteria and viruses that can cause gastrointestinal infections, such as diarrhea, vomiting, and food poisoning.
• Blood infections: Sewage contains bacteria that can cause blood infections, such as sepsis and meningitis.