Are the odours causing or going to cause health effects?
The human nose is very sensitive to odours, and many substances that are perceived as odorous are usually present at levels below which there is a direct harmful effect. Odours can however cause annoyance amongst the population possibly leading to stress and anxiety. Some people may experience symptoms such as nausea, headaches or dizziness, as a reaction to odours even when the substances that cause those smells are themselves not harmful to health. It cannot be excluded that some resident’s symptoms may be as a result of their reaction to particular odours and it remains our recommendation that all efforts are taken to reduce off-site odours to as low as is reasonably practical. Consult your family doctor or NHS Direct (This link will open in a new window) if you are concerned about any effects on your health.
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