Sewer gas

<p>Sewer gas is a complex, generally obnoxious smelling mixture of toxic and nontoxic gases produced and collected in <a href="/facts/Sanitary_sewer/qMKCIW6M">sewage systems</a> by the decomposition of organic household or <a href="/facts/Industrial_waste/3Q8pUT8Q">industrial wastes</a>, typical components of <a href="/facts/Sewage/aC5N1kls">sewage</a>.
</p><p>Sewer gases may include <a href="/facts/Hydrogen_sulfide/UbCqjMMk">hydrogen sulfide</a>, <a href="/facts/Ammonia/MtLtJFtz">ammonia</a>, <a href="/facts/Methane/kBHneYnh">methane</a>, <a href="/facts/Esters/FoUAIIw4">esters</a>, <a href="/facts/Carbon_monoxide/CKuLtEMJ">carbon monoxide</a>, <a href="/facts/Sulfur_dioxide/jDK1fIDs">sulfur dioxide</a> and <a href="/facts/Nitrogen_oxides/ved7hE6X">nitrogen oxides</a>. Improper disposal of petroleum products such as <a href="/facts/Gasoline/lcnxq5BS">gasoline</a> and <a href="/facts/Mineral_spirits/qDgcURve">mineral spirits</a> contribute to sewer gas hazards.  Sewer gases are of concern due to their odor, health effects, and potential for creating fire or explosions.
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Sewer gas