SERVPRO - Water Damage Knowledge

8/26/2019 (Permalink)

Resedential and commercial water damage services 805-507-5507

WATER CATEGORIES

• Category 1 CLEAN:Water from a clean water source, like a fresh water line for a dishwasher. This water will not cause illness or any ill effects.
• Category 2 GRAY: Water that may cause illness through contact. It may have bacteria in it.
• Category 3 BLACK: Water that is highly contaminated. Contact can cause severe illness or death. Think sewage backup, an overflowing toilet, or storm waters.

Even though water may start out as Category 1, that doesn’t mean it will stay there. Any contamination that the water touches, such as dirty carpet or soil, can change your water damage Category to 2 or even Category 3.  Since standing water breeds bacteria, the longer the water is around, the worse the contamination of your property.

More contamination means that SERVPRO of Northwest Ventura County's restoration team will have to use more aggressive measures to clean your structure and property, and it might mean that soft furnishings, like your carpet, the carpet pad, or even furniture may have to be discarded for your safety.

Water damage can be dangerous and expensive, so preventing water damage is an important part of home maintenance. But if you know the basics of what to do once it happens, you can prevent it from doing its worst.

Call SERVPRO of Northwest Ventura County 805-507-5507 NOW.