Heavy Rains And Water Damage In Our Area

8/12/2021 (Permalink)

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Water Damage In College Park / Hyattsville / District Heights / Landover

While all types of water can damage your property, some are more damaging than others. When your property suffers water damage, understanding what type of water you are dealing with is critical to ensure proper cleanup. Experts have broken down water into three types of categories. Read on to see which type of water contamination can be on your property.

Category 1: Clean Water

Clean water originates from a broken pipe or a supply line. If not treated, clean water is likely to convert to gray water. Clean water left untreated allows bacteria to grow as well as other contaminants.

Category 2: Gray Water

Overflows from home appliances like a dishwasher to a washing machine can be the cause of Gray water. Gray water contains mild contamination, however not enough to be considered a biohazard. If left untreated, the water can quickly become black water.

Category 3: Black Water

Black water ranges from sewage damage, flooding or any natural disaster. Black water is highly contaminated and filled with fungi, bacteria, chemicals, and more. Water from sewer backups should be considered very dangerous and can cause massive amounts of water damage. Black water should be remediated by trained professionals.

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Call your local SERVPRO® franchise professionals. SERVPRO® of College Park / Hyattsville and SERVPRO® of District Heights / Landover technicians will inspect the water damage to determine the appropriate response to restore your home or business safely. We are on call 24/7 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. Call SERVPRO® of College Park / Hyattsville and SERVPRO® of District Heights / Landover at 301-779-3662 or 301-577-1166.