Sewage Cleanup and Restoration

Sewage Cleanup & Restoration



If a sewage back up happens in your home or business, it's considered very unsanitary. It could contain harmful bacteria or viruses that can be very harmful to your health. Protective wear, training and chemicals are a must to properly and safely clean up the waste. When SERVPRO of Texarkana arrives on the scene they will assess the damage and determine what category of water it is. Category 1: Clean Water, Category 2: Gray Water, Category 3: Black Water. Category is considered the most contaminated water and should be dealt with. A sewage back up is considered an emergency and should be handled as soon as possible.

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There are three major types of contaminated water. SERVPRO of Texarkana will inspect that contaminated water to determine the type of water and then plan the appropriate response to safely restore your home or business.

The three types of contaminated water:

Category 1: "Clean Water"

This is water from a clean source, such as a broken clean water supply line or faucet. If left untreated, category 1 water can quickly degrade into category 2 or 3 water depending upon such factors as time, temperature, and contact with contaminants.

  • Water from a clean source like a broken water line
  • If left untreated, can degrade into category 2 or 3

Category 2: "Gray Water"

This water has a significant level of contamination that could cause discomfort or illness if ingested. Sources for category 2 water may include washing machine overflow; toilet overflow with some urine, but no feces; or dishwasher overflow.

  • May contain bacteria and viruses
  • Can quickly degrade into category 3 if left untreated

Category 3: "Black Water"

This water is grossly unsanitary and could cause severe illness or death if ingested, and any contact should be avoided. Sources for category 3 water could include flooding from rivers or streams, water from beyond the toilet trap, water from the toilet bowl with feces, or standing water that has begun to support microbial growth.

  • May contain untreated sewage, harsh chemicals, and microbes
  • Water from flooding rivers or sewer backup

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Sewage backup should be considered an emergency and dealt with as quickly as possible. We are the water damage restoration specialists with specific training and expertise to safely restore your home or business.