Dealing with Contaminated Water Damages

8/1/2018 (Permalink)

This is an example of a contaminated water damage from a sewage back-up that came up through the homeowner's toilet in the basement.

When your toilet backs up into your newly finished basement, who are you going to call?

SERVPRO of Western O'Fallon/Wentzville crew technicians are specially trained to handle mitigation of a  contaminated water damage event such as this. Our crews are ready to respond to your emergency at any hours of the night with 24/7 emergency services. Before help arrives, we have constructed a list of Do's and Don'ts for contaminated water damages. 

Do this

• Avoid all contact with contaminated area and items contaminated. 
• Wash hands thoroughly if you had contact with contaminated items. 
• If possible stay completely out of affected areas.

Don't do this

• Don't spread contaminated water by walking unnecessarily on damaged or wet areas.
• Don't turn on the HVAC system if there is a possibility of spreading contaminated air particles. 
• Don't use household fans to dry structure, this could also spread contaminants
• Don't use products for personal hygiene and cleanliness if exposed to the contaminated areas.