Three types of water to be aware of for your Newport Beach property.

8/31/2020 (Permalink)

There are three main types of flood water to be concerned about. SERVPRO of Newport Beach can handle restoration of all three types, but each type will require a different level of care and restoration. Here are those three you need to be aware of to know how to tackle the repair work.

Clean Water: No Immediate Health Threat

Clean water is one of the most common types you’ll see when it comes to flooding in your home. It’s also the safest of the three. While you need to act quickly to avoid too much damage, there’s no immediate health threat to the family.

In some of the most common instances, clean water flooding is due to broken or burst pipes and water lines, rainwater, and snow melting around the home. If the water runs over building surfaces, it can often move up a category.

You’ll need to act within 24-48 hours to start drying out the property to avoid mold growth and permanent loss of some items. One of the downsides to this type of flooding is that it can go unnoticed under floorboards or inside walls. A restoration company like SERVPRO of Newport Beach will be able to find the exact source to avoid future damage while cleaning up the current water damage.

Grey Water: Possible Health Risk

The next classification is grey water, which may pose a potential health risk. This will depend on a number of factors, including whether it runs over building surfaces. If it does, it will usually move up a category.

You’ll usually find grey water from overflowing sinks, broken showers, discharge from washing machines and dishwashers, and from burst waterbeds and aquariums. You’ll still need to act quickly, usually within 48 hours, to ensure minimal damage.

Turn off the water supply immediately to prevent further damage. The good news is you’ll usually see this water damage right away unless it’s from a pipe or connections behind the washing machine or dishwasher (for example).

Black Water: Definite Health Risk

Black water isn’t as common for home flooding but it can happen. It prevents an immediate risk to the health and is definitely the one you immediately want to call for a restoration company like SERVPRO of Newport Beach.

Flood water that contains soil or sewage (so usually from overflowing river banks and burst sewer mains) is classed as black water. It often includes the likes of fungi and bacteria that lead to various diseases. Some of the most common diseases due to black water include cholera, typhoid, and norovirus.

Immediate action is needed to restore as much as possible. In the majority of cases, items need to be thrown out, as it’s not possible to get rid of the bacteria growth.

Make sure you know the type of water damage you’re dealing with. This can help you get to work with a company like SERVPRO of Newport Beach to make sure your home and family are projects and as much as restored as possible.  Call us 24/7 at 949-646-2073