Re[4]: Re: Too Much Inflamation - sewer gas in hot water

April 18, 2009

Hi ,

Thanks for your response.

PB> It sounds like they are renters, not owning the heater?

No, they own their home here in NY. It's city water and they have

complained, but the city denies that it's their problem. I don't

believe that they have even investigated.

PB> So, your parents have everyone on their side, including the neighbors

PB> who are suffering from sewer gas exposure as well.

I never thought about having them ask the neighbors. They might even

be too timid to do that. They're afraid to bother anyone.

PB> Alternatively, an anonymous complaint from you to the city Building Safety

PB> Department will get a city inspector to visit the location, sample the

water,

PB> and notify the landlord, and get it fixed. Anyone can complain about

sources

PB> of sewer gas. As it is explosive, the inspector will be there within the

hour,

PB> if not in 5 minutes. All sewer spills are treated as medical emergencies by

PB> the city. I know from first hand experience when I reported one. I was

PB> surprised that at 5 PM the inspector on the phone told me he was driving

PB> right over. In California it is the law.

Anonymous, baloney! I called about the sidewalk the city never fixed.

Everyone gets flat tires from it. Still isn't fixed. I'll be happy to

call. My Son cleaned it out for them (all black inside), but the stink

is back.

PB> Good luck. Take good care of your parents.

As much as my condition permits, I will. Thanks so much, . Will

keep you all informed of what happens. I may even write a letter to

have it on record this time.

God Bless,

Pat

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