Sewage water is the waste water that has been used for various purposes. This water contains feces, urine, and laundry waste. When a sewer overflows it can cause various health hazards. This waste water can find their way into waterbodies, recreational waterway, land or building areas.
Here’s are some infections you can be affected by if exposed to sewage spills
Gastroenteritis - One of the causes of gastroenteritis is contaminated food or water. Symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain.Tetanus - Caused by Clostridium tetani bacterium. It produces a toxin what effects the brain. It is found in contaminated soil. It enters the body mainly through wounds
Hepatitis A - This is a liver disease. Transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water. Infection occurs after an incubation period of three to four weeks. Symptoms fever, headache, nausea.
Safety precaution when handling sewage:
- Make sure you been vaccinated for tetanus and diphtheria.
- Do not eat in the areas where your handling sewage and wash your hands properly before consuming any food.
- Use the right equipment to handle sewage.
- In case of illness, you should visit the doctor.
- Never swim in the areas that have been contaminated by a sewage spill.
- Do not eat any seafood that has been contaminated from a sewage spill.
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