Water Damage Categories 2019

7/11/2019 (Permalink)

With the constant threat of severe storms during the Summer it is important to know the differences of water damage that you could face in your home. Each category offers a different level of danger and reason to be wary. 

Category 1 water damage is considered to be a water loss that comes from clean and/or sanitary sources. Examples of these are water lines, faucets, toilet tanks, fountains, etc. This category normally doesn’t cause any issues other than the damage to your property from the water.

Category 2 water damage is considered to be a water loss that comes from sources with levels of contaminants that can potentially cause illness or discomfort if ingested. Some examples of sources that would cause this are dishwashers, toilet overflow with urine in it, or other sources with “used” water.

Category 3 water damage is considered to be a water loss that comes from sources that are deemed to have dangerously unsanitary contaminants. These can cause serious illness or even death if ingested. This includes water damage caused by sewer backup, flooding from rivers or streams, toilet overflow containing feces, and stagnant water with bacterial growth.

It's important to understand these differences and us that knowledge if you so need it in the event of water damage on your home. 

Be safe and remember, SERVPRO is here to help!