Beginner's Guide to the Three Types of Flood Water

3/14/2018 (Permalink)

Commercial Flood Loss

When water floods into your Cranston, RI, home, you likely have a lot of thoughts and concerns. How much damage will there be? How long will the restoration take? Who should you call? It may take a while for you to get all of your questions answered, but working with a water damage restoration team may make the process a little simpler. This team of specialists will help you figure out which category your flood falls into:

" Clean Water
" Contaminated Water
" Sewer Water

Use this guide to better understand the different categories of water that may be in your home.

Category 1: Clean

Clean water usually comes from a broken supply line. A leaky faucet could also result in clean water filling your home. Typically, damage caused by this type of flood is normal water damage. You may have to dry out your possessions, but there should be little cleaning necessary. If this water isn't taken care of quickly, however, it can start to degrade into dirtier categories.

Category 2: Gray

As water becomes contaminated with bacteria and viruses, it changes into gray water. This type of flooding may come from overflow from appliances, like dishwashers and washing machines, or from sink drains and clean toilets. This type of contaminated water should not be ingested but otherwise shouldn't cause too much physical harm. If not addressed quickly, it can degrade into the final category.

Category 3: Black

Black water is the dirtiest flood source that can fill your home. This water may come from sewage backup, feces-filled toilet overflow and flooded rivers or streams. The cleanup process is typically more in-depth, and you may even have to throw away a lot of your possessions.

No matter what type of water fills your home, you want to take care of the issue as quickly as possible. The longer water is able to sit, the better chance there is of some type of contamination taking place. Working with a professional team is imperative whether you're dealing with clean or contaminated water.

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