Did you say “Water Damage Categories”?

8/14/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage caused by flooding from dishwasher, classifying as a Category 2. Quick clean up! Quick recovery!

When addressing water damage there are 3 Categories recognized. As the category level rises so does the contamination.Clean water, or Category 1, is water from a broken pipe or a sink without any contaminants. Though category 1 may be harmless it can quickly become contaminated and change from a Category 1 to a Category 2 and pose new health hazards. 

Category 2 water can come from a variety of sources:

• Category 1 water left for over 72 hours
• Leaking washing machines
• Leaking dishwashers
• Leaking toilet tanks
• Broken aquariums or aquarium accessories
• Standing water

Category 2 water damage doesn’t need to stand or age to become contaminated. Water from the appliances listed above are automatically Category 2.

Though Category 2 may not be as toxic as Category 3 water, there are many concerns or cautions to have when discussing Category 2 water damage. 

• Touching, Drinking, or any other contact may cause illness
• Clean water can quickly and easily become Category 2
• Category 2 water can become contaminated with disease-carrying residue, leading to classification of Category 3

Water damage, Categories 1, 2 and 3,  require immediate action. With any contaminated water there are posed health risks. To ensure restoration is safe efficient leave the clean up to professionals. 

If your house has flooded call our SERVPRO team at (808)235- 5015. They specialize in restoration and reconstruction services for floods, fire damage, mold, and storms. Call today for an inspection.