Water damage inside your home can show you the different categories.
For example:
- Category 1, clean water damage.
- Category 2, which is gray water damage. Finally, black water damage.
- Category 3, is highly illness, disease, and infection.
Typically, black water stems from groundwater flooding or sewage backups. As a result, the water is total with contamination, microbes, and biohazards. You don’t want to mess around with black water.
Sources of Black Water Damage
More often than not, black water damage stems from groundwater flooding or sewage waste. The most common occurrence is when a recently used toilet overflows onto the bathroom floor. Human waste, especially fecal matter, is a biohazardous material. It can cause illness, spread pathogens, and lead to long-term disease.
Additionally, kitchen sinks can lead to black water damage. A kitchen sink is a valuable tool for cooking and cleaning, but it typically contains grease, oils, and food chunks that decay and carry all manner of germs. If your kitchen sink overflows, the results are nearly the same as a toilet overflow regarding germs and bacteria.
Dangers of Black Water
As we previously mentioned, black water contains bacteria and viruses that lead to countless diseases and infections. For example, black water often leads to hepatitis, gastroenteritis, and wound infections if you have a cut or scrape.
Most homeowners in such a situation find themselves instinctively reaching for the mop and bucket. However, that’s not how you clean. Your best bet, and the only proper solution, is to call a local restoration company.
Call in Water Damage Experts
Most homeowners in such a situation find themselves instinctively reaching for the mop and bucket. However, that’s not how you clean water damage. Your best bet, and the only proper solution, is to call a local restoration company.
The risk of contamination and property damage from black water is too high to deal with on your own. Most homeowners are not equipped or trained to handle such high levels of contamination. A local restoration team, on the other hand, is prepared. They utilize the most advanced restoration equipment in the field.
First, the team will remove all standing water and sewage matter. Then, the area is thoroughly dried using dehumidifiers and air movers. Next, anything the black water touches is sanitized or disposed of properly. It’s a step-by-step process with guaranteed results.
When dealing with black water, call your local Restoration 1 of Tulsa. Our team has the experience and drive you to need to take back your home!
