Sewage Cleanup and Restoration

5/5/2017 (Permalink)

Did you know that sewage backups are more than just a foul-smelling mess? These backups contain viruses, bacteria, and other microbes that can cause serious illnesses if not treated as an emergency. Be SERVPRO Ready and know what contaminated water is.

There are three types of contaminated water:

Category 1 – Clear Water

• Includes water from a clean source like a broken water line
• If not treated, it can turn into category 2 or 3

Category 2 – Gray Water

• May contain bacteria and viruses
• Can result from a washing machine, dishwasher, or toilet overflow

Category 3 – Black Water

• May contain untreated sewage, chemicals, and microbes
• Highly contaminated and can cause severe illness
• Results from water from flooding rivers or sewer backups

Tips & Facts:

• Only restoration professionals should cleanup sewage backups
• Don’t run any water down drains until the blockage has been cleared
• Keep children away from contaminated areas
• Dispose of or wash any contaminated objects (bedding, clothing, carpets)

At SERVPRO of the Norwalk Wilton, our professionals are trained and ready to treat any contaminated water issues 24 hours, 365 days a year. Never hesitate to give us a call or visit our website.