How clean is the standing water in your Perry Hall water damaged home?

2/1/2021 (Permalink)

When your home or business suffers from a water damage, its critical to know the difference between different levels of contaminated water. There are 3 classes of water, Clean, Gray and Black. Understanding the class of water is quintessential into understanding the severity of your Water or Storm damage and the risk it poses on those exposed.

Clean water: Clean water is water from a broken pipe, water from a hot water heater, or sink. If you can safely say that the water on Could you drink this water? If yes, then you have a clean water source water damage. If no, or if it’s a clean water source that has been out for more than 24 hours, read on to the next classes of water, Gray and black.

Gray water: Water that is slightly contaminated, such as water from a clean water source that leaked through a ceiling, or clean water that was left untreated. Gray water has bacteria and other contaminates beginning to grow.

Black water:  Is water that is highly contaminated, filled with fungi, bacteria, chemicals, viruses and more. Black water is typically caused by sewage damage, flooding, or any type of natural disaster. Black water should never be handled by the homeowner and should always be handled by a trained certified professional.  Black water is sometimes a misnomer, black water is not always black, sometimes it appears clear, but if it comes below a drain trap in a shower, washing machine or sink, and NOT the faucet, its considered black, contaminated water, with an unknown contamination time.

Need Water Damage repair in Perry Hall or Parkville?

Chances are, if you’re reading this now you may be in need of repair, if so, don’t wait! Call your local SERVPRO you see signs of any water coming into your home. Water damage restoration can be expensive, but it’s more expensive to wait. A water damage specialist will be able to dry the structure, carpet, and hardwood, and salvage contents such as clothing and electronics but not everyone is equipped to do this (WE ARE!). If the water damage in your home is not treated within by a professional within 48-72 hours of the initial leak, it’s highly likely you will get mold, which will cause the removal process to become more hazardous, and difficult to remove as time allows the mold to grow and spread.

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