Dangers of Standing Water

2/17/2022 (Permalink)

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With summertime only a few months away, water can continue to cause trouble all the same. Sprinklers, pools and any other activity that create areas of standing water has the potential to cause damage to your property. Besides the danger of mold damaging the foundations of your home, standing water can also attract vermin and insects - both of which carry an array of diseases. Standing water can also become a breeding ground for bacteria, now a danger to not only humans but our furry companions. 

Ways to prevent these dangers:

• Keep your swimming pool maintained, if you have one
• Make sure your lawn has proper drainage, if not add a drainage system
• Turn any containers that might collect rainwater upside down
• Take care of your gutters and downspouts
• Clean bird baths and water collection for plant pots weekly

If you find standing water in your home:

• Try to find the source and shut off the water
• Clean up any water that you can
• Call in a professional, such as ourselves, to find and repair the leak

No matter the season standing water is an ever present danger to our home and its inhabitants, so be sure to take the right steps to prevent any potential damage it can cause. If you find yourself victim to these dangers, we can help.

Immediate action is crucial for water damage, and SERVPRO of South Shasta County is equipped to provide an immediate response and successful restoration.  We use advanced equipment and techniques to remove water quickly.  The sooner our professionals can respond to water damage means less structural damage and reduced possibility of mold.