Sewage gases from toilets post shtf

[Geordie_Rob]

I couldn't find any post on it so thought I would start a new one.

Has anyone who is bugging in thought about sewage gases entering their home once the power goes off?

To my knowledge, the ubend (where goldfish make the last swim to fish heaven) is there as a water trap to stop the gases entering the property. Once there is no pumped water & this evaporates there is nothing stopping the gases entering & you certainly don't want to be pouring drinking water down the pan. The last thing I want in my house when we're trying to survive is another unpleasant odour, there'll be enough of those from not washing as frequently & lack of rubbish collections.

My only solution I can think of is to block the toilet with plywood & sealant.

Has anyone else given this much thought? If not, what's your thoughts on it now I've raised the subject?

Cheers

Rob