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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

Water Damage- Does the Source Matter?

3/15/2020 (Permalink)

IICRC S500, Fourth Edition SERVPRO of Warren County follows the IICRC standards for Water Damage Restoration.

When dealing with a water damage, safety is of utmost importance. SERVPRO of Warren County employs IICRC certified technicians that are trained to identify the safety factors in the three "types" of water losses. 

Category 1: "Clean Water"

This is water from a clean source, such as a broken clean water supply line or faucet. If left untreated it can become unsafe. 

Category 2: "Gray Water"

This water has a significant level of contamination that could cause discomfort or illness if ingested. Sources for category 2 water may include washing machine overflow; toilet overflow with some urine, but no feces; or dishwasher overflow.

Category 3: "Black Water"

This water is grossly unsanitary and could cause severe illness or death if ingested, and any contact should be avoided. Sources for category 3 water could include flooding from rivers or streams, water from beyond the toilet trap, water from the toilet bowl with feces, or standing water that has begun to support microbial growth.

Sewage backup should be considered an emergency and dealt with as quickly as possible. We are the water damage restoration specialists with specific training and expertise to safely restore your home or business.

As you can see, the source does matter when dealing with a water loss. A professional Restoration Company should ask for the source of the water in order to properly mitigate the affected items. 

SERVPRO of Warren County will put safety first when dealing with your water loss. 

Call (270) 796-8080 

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