Stormwater Damage

5/4/2022 (Permalink)

When your Mississippi home or business suffers stormwater damage, it is important to identify what type of damage you’re dealing with.  This will help you to determine what steps to take next.  The type of water will determine how affected areas could pose a threat to your overall health.

There are three types of water:

Clean Water

This is water from a source such as rainwater.  Water from a broken pipe can also considered a source of clean water damage.

Gray Water

This is slightly contaminated water.  When stormwater is left untreated, bacteria and other contaminants can begin to grow and cause various issues.  This can occur with water from a pipe leak or other plumbing issue as well.

Black Water

This is highly contaminated and dangerous water that is filled with fungi, bacteria, or even chemicals.  Sewage and floodwater are two common forms when it comes to this type of damage.

When you are faced with clean stormwater damage, be sure to turn off the circuit breakers in the damaged areas of the building, and do not enter those areas.  Remove excess water and move items that may be sensitive to moisture, especially electronics.  When the water damage is caused from a plumbing issue, shut off the water source or have a certified professional do so. 

When the stormwater is contaminated, stay clear of the areas and allow a biohazard professional to handle the cleanup properly.  Do not turn on the HVAC system or use fans to dry the affected areas, since the air can potentially spread the contaminants.  Discard any items that have been affected by the damage-better safe than sorry!

SERVPRO of Greenville/Cleveland can handle all forms of water and storm damage across Mississippi.  We also specialize in biohazard events where contaminated water is present. It is often that advanced cleaning techniques are necessary to fully restore the affected areas when this type of damage is involved.

No matter the form of storm damage comes your way, SERVPRO of Greenville/Cleveland is here to help 24/7/365! We are always prepared to make your storm damage emergency “Like it never even happened.