Categories of Water Damage

10/5/2020 (Permalink)

Water in a commercial hallway

Categories of Water Damage 

1, 2, 3 and GO! 

10/5/2020

One of the first things our water technicians learn while training is the difference between Category 1, 2 and 3 water and how to treat each damage.

Category 1- This water just means it is clean water and it does not pose a risk if a person comes in contact with it. It could be from faucets, water fountains, the bathtub. Category 1 water can change to category 2 or 3 if it comes into contact with other sources, surfaces or materials.

Category 2- This water or “gray water” damage come from toilet bowls with urine, washing machines, dishwashers, and sump pump failures. This type of water contains a significant degree of chemical, biological or physical contaminants.

Category 3- This water or “black water” is the most dangerous type of classification. It is extremely unsanitary, since it contains pathogenic, toxigenic and many types of harmful bacteria. This type of water could cause severe illnesses or even death if ingested. Sewage backup, flooding, standing water and ground surface water are categorized as 3.

SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene is available 24 hours a day and has the knowledge and experience to deal with any of these categories for water. Call us anytime @ 208-457-1234 and let us handle this disaster for you!