Safety precaution for a sewage spill

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. 

The environment that you are living in must be clean. A sewage spill can be harmful to you or anyone coming into contact with it, and is best left to the experts at Bio Cleanse Services to decontaminate the place. Visit our website at http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/

Sewage clean-up is a job for experts

Sewage break-out is the most unpleasant disaster that any person will have to go through.                                               

 The three main causes for sewage breakouts are as follows:

· Blockage – it can happen due to the growth of trees in or around the drainage area, since trees and plant are prone to moisture and break through the pipes in the quest for it. Grease substances or sullage is another factor for blockage. They stick on the insides of pipes which makes it difficult to exit.

· Clogs – they occur because of various reasons such as hair falling or toiletries. Hair falling and toiletries (tissues, baby nappies, etc.) can build up and gradually lead to clogging drainage.

· Old or broken lines - Older homes or buildings might experience deterioration of their drains and lines. Failure to being careful of such things results in a sewage breakout.

Sewage break-out can have a bad effect on your health as well. Respiratory problems like asthma and water-borne diseases like malaria are some of the examples of health risks involved with sewage break-outs.

If you are facing any of these problems, we caution extreme urgency and our technicians are highly trained with adequate equipment. Contact Bio Cleanse Services at 042 741 1789 or visit our website: http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/sewage-clean-up/

Things you need to know about sewage problems!

If you're a homeowner, this is one of the worst nightmares you can experience. A sewage problem can be a nuisance, loss to property and as well as a huge health hazard. Torrential downpour deluge your property and neighborhood with rainwater, overwhelming your home’s sewer system or your sump pump’s ability to handle the water runoff.

Most people don't realize they are responsible for the maintenance and repair of a sewage system. Over a period of time, the sewer lines can easily deteriorate, crack, collapse or be obstructed. You might not have a clue that this kind of damage is occurring. One severe rainstorm may be all it takes to bring the problem to a head.

Here are some facts on sewage:

• Sewage is the term used for wastewater that often contains faeces, urine and laundry waste. 
• There are billions of people on Earth, so treating sewage is a big priority. 
• Sewage disposal is a major problem in developing countries, as many people in these areas don't have access to sanitary conditions and clean water. 
• Untreated sewage water in such areas can contaminate the environment and cause diseases such as diarrhea. 
• Sewage is treated in water treatment plants and the waste is often disposed into the sea. 
• Sewage is mainly biodegradable and most of it is broken down in the environment. 
• In developed countries, sewage often causes problems when people flush chemical and pharmaceutical substances down the toilet. When people are ill, sewage often carries harmful viruses and bacteria into the environment, causing health problems. 

We help you in sewage problems and cleaning. Call us before it’s too late. Contact our professional team at Bio Cleanse Pty. Ltd. on 042 741 1789 or visit our website on http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/ for a free quote.