socciopath
Sep 14, 2014, 05:22 AM
What kind of health issues are associated with breathing raw sewage?
J_9
Sep 14, 2014, 05:24 AM
Here you go.
In open areas where raw sewage is present, the unpleasant smell is likely the worst effect, assuming there is no long-term exposure. Particles of raw sewage are able to become airborne, however, and inhalation of these particles causes adverse health effects such as gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Raw sewage poses the biggest threat to public health when it enters the water supply, where it is diluted and spread much wider than where it originated. While boiling water before consuming it minimizes the risk of waterborne illness, there is a high risk of potentially deadly diseases such as cholera and dysentery from drinking water contaminated with raw sewage.
Found here... The Effects of Breathing Raw Sewage | health senior care (http://www.healthseniorcare.com/html/the-effects-of-breathing-raw-sewage.html)