Is it safe to stay in a house with sewer gas?

Answer: Only under extremely unusual circumstances. Although hydrogen sulfide is a toxic gas, it will not harm people at the concentrations that exist in a house with sewer gas odor problems. Not enough gas is generated in the sewers for concentrations to approach the dangerous level in the dwelling.

Can a house explode from sewer gas?

If a sufficient amount of sewer gas seeps into your house and methane concentrations build up, inadvertently starting a fire or a serious explosion (by lighting a match, for example) is possible. Sulfur dioxide is a noxious gas that acts as an air pollutant.

What do I do if I smell sewer gas?

Is Sewer Gas Dangerous? Call a plumber right away to come inspect your home if you cannot immediately locate the problem. Then thoroughly air out your home of the odor and get outside for fresh air. Your body will also quickly and naturally excrete lower levels of the hydrogen sulfide through bodily fluids.

Can septic gases make you sick?

Yes, sewer gas can make you sick. That’s why it is so important to take any odd smells coming from your sewer seriously. You should also know how to identify potential symptoms of sewer gas exposure, because some sewer gasses are odorless—or damage your sense of smell.

Why do I smell sewage in my house?

Sewer odor comes from the breakdown of human waste and includes harmful gases like hydrogen sulfide and ammonia. Small doses of these gases won’t harm you, but chronic exposure can be toxic. Any time your house smells like sewage, you need to identify the problem.

Why do I smell sewer gas?

The most common cause of sewer gas smells in your house is a leak in your plumbing. You’ll want to prevent even small leaks to avoid major plumbing repair costs. Sewer gas smells could be coming from your pipes either because they weren’t installed properly or were damaged.

What causes sewer gas smell in house?

Is there a device to detect sewer gas?

A Sewer Gas Detector is a electronic handheld device that has a gooseneck with a sensor. The sensor detectors sewer gas coming from your drain in your shower, bathroom or kitchen. The sensor changes electronic signal and sent to the display showing you the gas concentration level detected.