Do You Know the Various Classes of Water Damage?

10/28/2022 (Permalink)

Were you aware that there is more than 1 type of water damage?  Did you know that some types of water damage require different steps to clean and sanitize others?  Here is a brief overview of the different types of damage and cleaning required.

Category 1 - Clean Water

This class of water damage is caused by clean and sanitary water, contains no contaminants at the source, and offers no significant health concerns to you or your family. However, clean water can be easily contaminated when it has left its source for an extended length of time. So it’s important to deal with it swiftly.

Category 2 - Gray Water

This class of water damage is caused by a high level of contaminated water that’s unsafe for you or your family to touch or consume. This can be due to overflow water from an appliance, aquarium, toilet, or waterbed.

Gray water, like clean water, will go bad and smell bad after a long time. It should be fixed as soon as possible.

Category 3 - Black Water

This third category is caused by black water that is severely contaminated and potentially harmful to you and your family. It can be water from sewage, water containing germs, viruses, and poisonous organic compounds.

Blackwater, unlike the first two categories, will have a terrible odor and will almost certainly contain toxic or other hazardous substances. When faced with it, it’s most critical to call a water damage restoration company immediately.

No matter what kind of water damage you have, the professionals at SERVPRO of West El Paso have the equipment and skills to handle the job.  Contact us today with any of your water damage needs or questions.