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Categories of Water Damage

Not all water damage is the same. The amount of water isn't the only concern regarding water damage. It is vital to consider the source of the water damage.

Don't let water damage build up because of inadequate cleaning solutions. Contact Matrix Mitigation Services for safe, efficient, and thorough water damage cleanup in Chestnut Mountain, GA, and surrounding areas.

Types of Water Damage

Cleaning water damage quickly and efficiently is necessary to prevent structural damage, bacteria growth, and health risks. In many cases, sufficient cleaning includes removing all water and drying the impacted area, including carpets and drywall.

When water damage is extensive, has remained stagnant for some time, or is from a severely contaminated source, DIY home cleaning procedures aren't enough. In these cases, professional water damage restoration from a reputable restoration company is the only way to repair and protect the home.

There are three types or categories of water damage based on the water source and types of contaminants likely to cause risk to health and home.

Category 1 - Clean Water

The most common and least severe type of water damage comes from clean water sources, like water supply lines into the home and basic appliances. These supply lines include pipes leading from water heaters and refrigerators, which are damaging when these pipelines burst or back up.

Category 2 - Grey Water

Grey water comes from toilets, washing machines, and slightly contaminated sump pumps. The contamination is from household sources and, therefore, not as harmful as category three water sources. However, category two water damage can become critical to occupants' health and cause structural damage if not adequately cleaned and dried.

Category 3 - Black Water

Black water sources are the most severe and destructive of the three categories of water damage. Black water sources include sewage, flood, sea, and river water.

Black water sources are highly contaminated, such as septic tanks and toilets. In most cases, standard cleaning procedures will not be sufficient to restore a home to pre-water damage conditions. Often, intense indoor disinfecting is necessary and still requires the removal of unsalvageable property or items.

Potential Health Risks

With grey and black water contamination, inadequate cleaning practices lead to water damage and health effects. Due to the health risks when exposed to grey and black water contaminants, it is essential to consider professional cleanup services.

Benefits of Professional Clean-up Services

Professional water damage cleanup results in:

Less exposure to contaminants
Identification of long-term problems
Thorough cleaning and restoration of salvageable items
Identification and removal of unsalvageable items

Matrix Mitigation Services | Water Cleanup and Restoration

Matrix Mitigation Services is a locally owned water damage restoration company with the experience, equipment, and know-how to handle any water damage issues, big or small. Its mission is to return homes to healthy, pre-damaged conditions with minimal inconvenience to customers at prices they can afford. Matrix Mitigation provides same-day and 24-hour emergency services and works with insurance companies and customers to complete the job efficiently.