Understanding Raw Sewage and Its Harms Raw sewage usually consists of human waste mixed with industrial runoff and wastewater. It contains dangerous pathogens — including bacteria, viruses, and parasites — that can lead to a wide range of health problems. Exposure or ingestion can cause symptoms as mild as a stomach ache or as serious as organ damage or even… Read more The post Health Risks of Sewage Exposure appeared first on Modernize.