Exposure to sewage can pose significant health risks. It contains various bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause numerous health problems. ### What Health Problems Can Sewage Cause? * **Gastrointestinal problems:** Sewage contains bacteria that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Exposure to raw sewage can lead to food poisoning. * **Skin infections:** Contact with sewage can cause skin irritations, rashes, and infections. Open wounds are particularly vulnerable to infection. * **Respiratory problems:** The gases emitted by sewage, such as hydrogen sulfide, can irritate the lungs and cause respiratory issues like coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. * **Eye infections:** Sewage contains germs that can cause eye irritation, redness, and infections. * **Other infections:** Exposure to sewage can also result in infections such as hepatitis and typhoid fever.