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Sewage Pump Failure in Beaver Dam, WI
These before and after pictures are from storm damage in Beaverdam, Wisconsin. The water loss occurred due to the failure of a sewage pump during a storm in the basement of this house. Sewage water is a category 3 contamination, which means we have to remove the saturated drywall as seen in the moisture meter's red zone readings. Category 3 contaminated carpeting also had to be removed so we could sanitize and make the space contamination-free for the homeowners.
We will identify the category and classification of water damage to ensure our professionals restore your property based on industry guidelines. The level of contamination of the water will affect the specific restoration processes we use.
- Category 1: "Clean Water"
- Category 2: "Gray Water"
- Category 3: "Black Water"
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, sewage back-up, 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