Water damage disasters can cause devastating damage in most instances. After removal of standing water the next stage of Damage Mitigation is to clean and sanitise all areas affected by flood waters.

There are differing grades of ‘Water types’ with escapes of water coming from clean water sources to contaminated sources such as Sewage. We will clean-up following a escape of water using thorough effective procedures and the latest in equipment and cleaning solutions. It is imperative that the Clean-up process is dealt with quickly!! If this process is delayed the contamination ‘grade’ can change very quickly and such change the levels of works required.

Water Categories fall into 3 areas:

• CATEGORY 1 (CLEAN WATER) -

  • Characteristics - Non toxic, would not pose a hazard or risk to humans. Over time or contacts with other sources its condition may change.
  • Possible Sources – Clean swimming pools/ Broken or damaged water pipes/ Appliance malfunction/ Rain before its contaminated
    
    

• CATEGORY 2 (GREY WATER) -

  • Characteristics - Unsanitary, containing significant degree of chemical, biological and or physical contamination. Potential to cause discomfort or sickness if consumed by humans. Carries micro-organisms or nutrients for micro-organisms.
  • Possible Sources - Dish washer overflows, Washing machine leaks, Toilet bowls containing some urine (no faeces), Aquariums, Water beds.
    
    
• CATEGORY 3  (BLACK WATER) -
  • Characteristics - Contains pathogenic agents and is grossly unsanitary. Could prove fatal if absorbed into the blood stream.
  • Possible Sources - Sewage or other contaminated water sources, Category 2 water if not promptly removed, Toilet back flows originating from beyond the toilet trap (U-bend), Flooding from Seawater, ground source water and rising waters from rivers and streams.