Types of Contaminated Water

9/28/2022 (Permalink)

Avoid cleaning up contaminated water on your own.

Water Damage can be classified into three types of contaminated water. Each type requires a different plan of action that will be determined by SERVPRO experts when they inspect your home or business.

Category 1:

• Water from a clean source is like a broken water line.
• If left untreated can degrade into a category 2 or 3.

Category 2:

• May contain bacteria and viruses.
• Can quickly degrade into category 3 if left untreated.
• Some examples include washing machine overflow or dishwasher overflow.

Category 3:

• Grossly contaminated and could cause health effects. 
• May contain untreated sewage, harsh chemicals, and microbes.
• Water from flooding rivers or a sewer backup.

Water contaminated with a sewage backup is considered an emergency and should be treated as quickly as possible. SERVPRO is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We have experts with specialized training to restore your building to its pre-disaster condition.