Dear Valerie,I can only offer this advice based on the brief information provided by you:If your home is using well water for your water supply, then it would be strongly advised to have the sewage spill cleaned out (unless of course you, and your family do not mind having some sewage in your water supply – there is the eventuality that the sewage will contaminate ground water).The main concern about sewage is with regards possible contamination of ground water and/or a water source (discharge of raw sewage into waterways and rivers is illegal in most countries the world over) by fecal coliforms (this mainly constitutes members of the bacteria family group Enterobacteriaceae, but note that only a small group of these have been implicated in causing ailments like food poisoning). Fecal coliforms include organisms like Escherichia sp. (Escherichia coli or E. coli, as it is commonly known, is the most famous), Klebsiella sp., Enterobacter sp, Shigella sp. etc. Other than possible ground water and/or water contamination, there are no known major health hazards from spilled sewage as you describe.If the odors from the sewage spill are offensive, you can solve the problem by using Bacteria Concepts SEPTI-SHOCK. This liquid based product can be diluted and sprayed over the affected areas. Bacteria present in the product help to speed up the degradation of the sewage and eliminate bad odors from the sewage.We encourage you to contact us to order some product to solve the problem.You will also receive detailed instructions on how to use the product to solve any problems you may be facing.Bacteria Concepts manufactures the highest quality bacterial products on the market. Each contains a scientific blend of multiple strains of naturally occurring active bacteria, which function precisely to solve a specific problem. The blend is synergistic, which means that all strains are compatible with each other and compliment each others activity. The strains are chosen to be highly resistant to disinfectants, sanitizers, and to hot water. This feature permits their use in any normal home, commercial or industrial environment without imposing undo restrictions on accepted methods or on personnel. All bacteria strains used are non-pathogenic (i.e. they do not cause disease) and thus, will not harm humans and pets.Bacteria Concepts products are non-toxic, fully biodegradable and hence, environmentally friendly.Best regards,Customer ServiceBacteria Concepts, Inc. 1400 Brook Drive Downers Grove, IL 60515-1025 U.S.A. Toll free in U.S.A.: 1-877-BCI-DRBUG (1-877-224-3728) Tel: (630) 261-0061 Fax: (630) 261-0064 Corporate e-mail: info@bci-drbug.com Web site: http://www.bacteriaconcepts.com: Our mainlines backup a couple of times a year. During a recent episode we found out that a lot of debris, raw sewerage and puddles were under the house (raised foundation w/ dirt floor). Weve been given a very expensive estimate to clean up this mess. Does this present a health hazard for my family? Is it essential that it be done?
