Dealing with Contaminated Water – The Do’s and Don’t’s

3/28/2022 (Permalink)

Contaminated Water Damages? Call SERVPRO of Northwest Escambia County for Help!

When it comes to mitigating and remediating water damages, the top priority is the health and safety of both the occupants of the property, as well as the workers performing service.  In order to prioritize safety, it is important to understand exactly what contaminated water IS, as well as some of the recommended “do’s” and “don’t’s” of dealing with it.

So, what is contaminated water? 

Contaminated water is water than has been changed due to the presence of chemicals, microbes, bacteria, or pollutants.  Examples of contaminated water include sewage and floodwater.  Contaminated water is considered unsafe to consume, and special precautions, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), should be taken when cleaning up damages caused by contaminated water.

Now, lets explore some of the recommended do’s and don’t’s of dealing with contaminated water damages:

Contaminated Water – Do’s:

• Avoid all contact with sewage and items contaminated by sewage
• Wash your hands thoroughly after contact with contaminated items.
• Keep pets and children away from contaminated areas.
• Call your local SERVPRO Professional for help with these damages.

Contaminated Water – Don’t’s:

• Spread contaminated water by walking on or through damages or wet areas.
• Turn on the HVAC system if there is a possibility of spreading contaminants through the air.
• Use products for personal hygiene and cleanliness if there have been exposed to the contaminated area.
• Consume any food or beverages that have been exposed to contaminants.

Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by trusting your contaminated water damages to the local leader in cleanup and restoration: SERVPRO of Northwest Escambia County.  Serving the communities of Pensacola, Cantonment, and Century, Florida, our highly experienced team is “Faster to Any Size Disaster.”  To learn more or request service, please give us a call, 850-466-3089!