What Is a Category Three Water Damage?

11/1/2022 (Permalink)

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What Is a Category Three Water Damage?

Water damage can happen in any home at any time. However, not all types of water damage are considered the same. There are three different categories of water damage.

There are different levels of contamination when looking at categories of water damage.

When categorizing water damage, there are several levels of contamination that can result in a variety of different categories.

• Category One - The most severe category, category one is considered to be "worse than bad." This type of damage is caused by sewage or human waste. It's important to note that this type of water damage can cause sickness from harmful bacteria and viruses; if you suspect you've been exposed to this kind of contaminated water, see your doctor immediately.
• Category Two - Water damage with moderate levels of contamination falls under category two and includes any other kind of bodily fluid (blood, vomit) or any other organic material (foods). If you suspect you've experienced category two water damage in your home, contact a professional for help with cleanup as soon as possible.
• Category Three - This level involves less severe contaminants like fecal matter from pets or wild animals; however since those animals may carry disease-causing organisms such as salmonella or E-coli., it's important not to take any chances when dealing with this type of dirty water!

Category Three water damage is a loss that involves unsanitary water.

Category Three water damage is a loss that involves unsanitary water, which could be known as “black water,” grey water," or "category three" water. 

Category three water damage is unsanitary, so it has the potential to be harmful to humans and animals. Black water is considered unsanitary because it can contain sewage, flood waters, or other sources. Black water contains bacteria, viruses, and parasites that cause disease in people and animals.

This type of water damage comes from a septic tank or sewer. It contains human waste which can be harmful to humans and animals. This type of category three water damage must be contained immediately, treated, and removed from the property by a professional restoration company.

If you see any type of standing liquid in your home, there is a possibility that it was contaminated with sewage waste. It is important to call your local SERVPRO experts to handle the mitigation.

You can't treat all types of contaminants the same way.

If you have Category 1, 2, or 3 contamination in your home, we recommend contacting us immediately so we can help guide you through the necessary remediation process. We will come out and perform tests on your property and determine what category your loss falls into. Once we know what kind of contamination has occurred, we will tell you what kinds of steps need to be taken next so that everyone stays safe moving forward.

You can't treat all types of contaminants the same way: For example, if there is a sewage spill in your basement (which may include things like toilet paper), common household cleaners won't do much good—you'll need professional help.

There are many categories for categorizing different types of water damage.

Category One and Category Two water damage are considered to be less severe than category three. However, they can still cause a lot of damage to a home. Category Three is the worst type of water damage and can cause thousands of dollars worth of additional expenses for you if it goes unchecked for too long.

Water damage can be very dangerous if you don't know what type of contamination is in it. Call your local mitigation experts for all your water damage cleanup and restoration needs as quickly as possible after a loss to keep yourself and others on your property safe!