Dear Governor Newsom, we have an emergency situation in Marina del Rey which needs your immediate attention. We are receiving complaints about toxic gases, fumes and odors in many closed structures in the Marina. Complaints have been and are being filed as we write this article for your attention. WHY IS THE BOARD MUZZLING US? PROTECTING THE LOOTING AND CAUSING THE PEOPLE TO DIE BY THE TOXIC FUMES.?
“Dangerous wells” refers to incidents involving old oil wells in Marina del Rey, California. A notable event occurred on January 11, 2019, when an abandoned 1930s-era oil well at a hotel construction site (4360 Via Marina) blew out, spraying natural gas, water, mud, and oil into the air for about 10 minutes.
This incident raised significant safety concerns due to its proximity to public areas—30 feet from a sidewalk, 50 feet from a road, and 100 feet from residences.
The well, sealed in 1959, was being resealed to meet modern safety standards when the blowout happened. Residents were not informed until a week later, on January 18, prompting criticism from locals and officials like L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin for the lack of immediate notification.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department tested the air and found no methane or hydrogen sulfide, but the delayed communication and potential health risks sparked public health discussions.
This event highlighted broader concerns about aging oil wells in urban areas like Marina del Rey. A 2018 Los Angeles County Department of Public Health study noted that some oil wells in the region are within 300 feet of residences or schools, closer than current zoning ordinances allow for new wells. The study suggested that even a 300-foot setback might not be sufficient to mitigate risks from leaks or blowouts, with some advocating for setbacks up to 2,500 feet to protect public health.
The 2019 blowout remains a key reference point for local safety concerns. If you were referring to something else—like water wells, metaphorical “wells,” or a more recent event—could you clarify? I can also check X posts or other sources for real-time updates if needed.
Sewer gas forms when solid waste from humans decomposes. The gas contains ammonia, methane, and hydrogen sulfide, all of which are toxic when inhaled in high concentrations. People can die through asphyxiation when exposed to very high concentrations of sewer gas. More common effects include eye irritation, nausea, and breathing difficulty.Who Is at RiskAny individualuals may get exposed to sewer gas if the drains on their toilets dry out or if vents installed on buildings dissipate the gas become clogged or installed incorrectly.Home exposures to toxic levels of sewer gas occur rarely, but you should have persistent noxious smells from bathrooms investigated by trained plumbing professionals.DiscomfortWhen sewer gas concentrations in regular air reach 0.0005 parts per million, they can be detected as a smell of rotten eggs or burning chemicals. At 0.01 ppm of sewer gas, the gas will cause nausea and eye discomfort.IllnessRelated SearchesGas Plumbing, Gas Pipe Leak Repair, Natural Gas GasolineSmell Gas, Hydrogen Sulfide in Water, Gas Plumbing, Gas Pipe Leak Repair, Natural Gas Gasoline, Smell Gas, Hydrogen Sulfide in WaterSide Effects of Sewer Gas Inhalation.Also, at 0.01 ppm of sewer gas, people can start showing physical and mental illness signs. Headaches, increased heart rate, and a loss of muscle coordination (ataxia) can set in. When concentrations reach 20 ppm, people can display memory loss, lose their appetite and become irritable.Bacteria, viruses, and fungi also travel through the air from raw sewage. These pathogens tend to die quickly in the atmosphere but could still infect people who inhale sewer gas.Oxygen DepletionThe nitrogen in ammonia and methane and the hydrogen in hydrogen sulfide can rapidly replace oxygen in the lungs and bloodstreams of those exposed to sewer gas. Asthma symptoms like bronchial spasms begin occurring at gas concentrations of 5 ppm. Respiratory distress and loss of consciousness set in at 500 ppm Concentrations greater than 700 ppm can be fatal.Hydrogen Sulfide ExposureAfter inhaling large amounts of sewer gas, people who survive can experience long-term health problems due to hydrogen sulfide poisoning. Exposure to concentrations of hydrogen sulfide of 500 ppm or greater have been associated with chronic headaches, short attention spans, memory problems, and decreased motor function.Sewer Gases from Cracked or Loose Pipes“I just want to remind you, Management/Engineering, that these fumes that are not extracted through the bathroom pipes are very unhealthy and dangerous to our health. But not only to me but to all 600 owners and 102 Promenade Residents”
“Methane Leaks At California Oil Facilities Are Also Spewing Toxic Chemicals”
“Large methane leaks at oil and gas facilities across the United States not only unleash massive plumes of the potent greenhouse gas, but are also carry a toxic mix of air pollutants that jeopardize the health of communities nearby, according to new research.
Over the course of 20 years, methane is capable of warming the atmosphere around 80 times more than carbon dioxide. Yet when methane seeps out of fossil-fuel extraction wells or storage tanks, it’s almost always commingled with a medley of toxic chemicals, such as cancer-causing benzene, according to a new analysis by PSE Healthy Energy.
A new interactive map launched this week by the Oakland-based nonprofit research institute examines the health risk associated with more than 1,300 large methane releases nationwide, including 32 in California, that occurred from 2016 to 2025. The tool estimates the concentrations of airborne pollutants and outlines at-risk areas.
Researchers say more than 126,000 people lived within two miles of these large methane leaks, sometimes referred to as “super-emitter” events, across the country, including roughly 24,100 Californians. And, in almost every case, the levels of benzene, the most toxic hazardous pollutant associated with methane leaks, exceeded California’s health risk benchmarks.”
Tony Briscoe reports for the Los Angeles Times August 26, 2025.
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