As reported by Healthline in the article “What You Need to Know If You Smell Sewer Gas”, hydrogen sulfide—the compound behind the rotten egg smell—may indicate a sewer gas leak in your home. While low-level exposure may not be immediately dangerous, chronic exposure can result in sewer gas poisoning, which can lead to severe health issues. 

Sewer gas is a toxic mix of hydrogen sulfide, methane, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. These gases are a natural byproduct of decomposing human waste and are meant to be carried safely away by your home’s plumbing system. However, several issues—most of them related to plumbing failures—can allow these gases to seep into your living space.

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