Friday, October 22, 2010

Odor complaints halt work at Richmond sewage plant - San Jose Mercury News

Odor complaints halt work at Richmond sewage plant - San Jose Mercury News: "RICHMOND, Calif.—A Richmond wastewater treatment plant has halted some operations after residents complained about bad smells and health problems.
Residents of the Point Richmond neighborhood say the odor has been permeating homes and sickening families.
Some have complained about nausea, headaches, respiratory problems and other symptoms they attribute to breathing hydrogen sulfide, which has a rotten-egg smell.
Sewage plant operator Veolia Water has reduced operations to minimize production of the colorless gas.
The company plans to repair or replace cracked covers on digesting machines, which could lead to the release of hydrogen sulfide.
Officials with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District told the Contra Costa Times they are investigating the complaints."

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