Ole Black Water

5/4/2021 (Permalink)

Every water damage restoration firm knows that sewage water is classified as “Category 3” (also known as “Black Water”) because it is grossly contaminated with fungi, bacteria, mold and other various nasty pollutants. As compared to lesser contaminated water sources that are classified as category 1 and category 2 types of water contamination.

Sewage water back up contamination to a home or business property is the most serious form of water damage mitigated by your local SERVPRO restoration experts. There can be serious health risks from being exposed to and or coming in contact with viruses, bacteria and other contaminants that are associated with category 3 and black water contamination. Quickly and professionally dealing with a category 3 / black water contamination is the best and safest course of action. SERVPRO technicians have specialized and certified training to quickly and properly clean contaminants like sewage water and other category 3 damages. When the mitigation / clean up process is complete, your property will be dry and free of contamination and ready to be restored to its original condition.