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    Jeri W Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 24, 2012, 04:47 PM
    Is sewage odor dangerous
    There was a sewage leak under my trailer house the owner simply placed a new floor over the soaked floor. I still smell sewage in my bedroom which is next to the bathroom. Can this cause my to have health problems?
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    May 24, 2012, 06:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Jeri W View Post
    there was a sewage leak under my trailer house the owner simply placed a new floor over the soaked floor. I still smell sewage in my bedroom which is next to the bathroom. Can this cause my to have health problems?
    Not likely... inhailing fresh sewer gas over a long term is not the same as a slight lingering odor.

    The lingering odor isn't harmfull, it just smells bad... but an active sewer gas leak is a different thing and can be with enough exposure.
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    May 25, 2012, 06:55 AM
    I agree with Smoothy. Give it a chance to dry out and I'll bet the smell's gone. Good luck, Tom

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