West Sac/Land Park, Storm Water Damage

7/12/2018 (Permalink)

Storms can wreak havoc on your home in more ways than one. Many people assume that since the initial source of the water begins with Mother Nature it is safe. That is not correct. Groundwater that may enter your home can contain pathogenic, toxigenic or other harmful agents making it category 3 which requires a professional for cleanup. There are 3 different categories that identify the level of contamination and what type of remediation should be used. Below we have included detailed information on these types.    

Category One: Clear Water 

This water is the cleanest, most non-toxic form of water damage. It is potable water, perhaps directly from the tap. It is unlikely to cause you any harm, even if you are exposed for some time. Nevertheless, even clean flooding can lead to electrical and structural faults, so it is safer you to call in the experts for repairs. Clean water comes from things like a broken water supply line, tub or sink overflow with no contaminants, appliance malfunctions involving water-supply lines to name a few. However, once clean water leaves the exit point, it might not remain clean after contacting other surfaces or materials.    Although it is considered the "safest" of the categories, it can degrade to category 2 or 3 if left untreated.

Category Two: Gray Water 

Gray water damage is a little bit more serious and requires a speedier removal process. This is because it may contain potentially unsafe levels of chemicals, microorganisms, or dirt. Examples of Cat 2 water include, but are not limited to: overflow from dishwashers or washing machines; overflows from toilet bowls with urine; seepage due to hydrostatic pressure and broken aquariums.   If left untreated, it can quickly degrade into category 3.
 Category Three: Black Water
  Cat 3 water is grossly contaminated and can contain pathogenic, toxigenic or other harmful agents.  Cat 3 water can include, but are not limited to:  sewage; toilet backflows from beyond the trap; flooding from seawater, rivers or streams, ground surface water or other contaminated water entering the indoor environment.     It is important to use experts who are very skilled in the safe handling of black water and will use breathing filtration apparatus and protective clothing to eliminate the risk of sickness. They will also contain the affected area so that no dangerous materials are allowed to escape during the restoration process. Knowing what type of water is damaging your property or where it is coming from helps restoration experts to approach the situation in a safe way.  If you have water damage in your West Sacramento, Land Park, or surrounding Sacramento area home call your local and trusted professional:   SERVPRO West Sacramento (916) 873-8085        Highly Trained Restoration Specialists

Our SERVPRO Professionals are highly trained in property restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO's Corporate Training Facility to regular IICRC industry certifications, our Professionals are equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. The SERVPRO training program includes the follow:

• IICRC Training
• Employee Certification Training
• Initial Franchise Training
• e-Learnings
• Continuing Education Classes