Black Water Contamination?

9/15/2022 (Permalink)

Our local technicians in South Shasta County have the specialized training, equipment, and protective gear necessary to safely clean and restore sewage backups. There are three categories of contaminated water, as follows:

Category 1: “Clean Water”

This is water from a clean source, such as a broken clean water supply line or faucet.

• Water from a clean source like a broken water line
• If left untreated, it can degrade into category two or three

Category 2: “Gray Water”

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

• It May contain bacteria and viruses
• It can quickly degrade into category three if left untreated

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 three 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.

• It may contain untreated sewage, harsh chemicals, and microbes
• Water from flooding rivers or sewer backup

Call Us!

When your home or commercial business has a sewer backup emergency, our SERVPRO of South Shasta County is Here to Help. ® We’ll clean and restore your damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 530-241-2424