Water Damage Restoration – Broken Arrow, OK
Water damage is incredibly frustrating and stressful for homeowners. Water can cause a lot of problems and distress on your property when it leaks or floods where it is not supposed to. The water you face when you deal with water damage is not always the same, and different types of water can be dangerous in different ways. Here are the three types of water you face when dealing with water damage.
1. Clean Water
The first water category is the safest one to deal with. Clean water refers to water that is likely not contaminated with other things. However, even though the water is clean, it can still cause a lot of damage to your home and possessions. When we talk about the damage and flooding that comes from clean water, we mean it comes from sources like rain through a leaking roof, an overflowing sink or bathtub, or a burst pipe (but not one that has a risk of containing any other chemicals or sewage). While this kind of water is the safest to come in contact with, the damage can still require a lengthy cleanup and restoration process for everything it has affected.
2. Gray Water
The second category of water is more dangerous than clean water. Gray water refers to water that might have some chemicals or other contamination. This kind of water damage usually comes from a broken appliance that might contain a cleanser, bleach, soap, oil, or any other kind of chemical. When you have water damage that begins as clean water, it can become gray water damage over time as the water mixes with any dirt or contamination. That is why even when the water is clean, it should be dealt with immediately. However, if the water is contaminated with anything, you should proceed with caution when coming in contact with it because there may be a risk of it making you sick if you touch it or ingest it in any way. It is safer to let a professional water damage restoration company take care of the cleanup process for you instead of doing it on your own.
3. Black Water
The last category of water is the most dangerous, and you should not try to clean it up yourself. Like gray water, black water is contaminated with chemicals and bacteria. Black water also contains sewage. Black water damage is usually caused by overflowing or broken toilets or malfunctioning septic tanks. It can make you sick to come in contact and can be harmful to your skin. If you have black water damage in your home, call a water damage restoration company to help you get it cleaned up so you do not put yourself at risk.
If you have experienced any kind of water damage in your home, call Oklahoma Disaster Restoration to take care of it for you. They will handle the water damage restoration and make sure everything is clean, sanitized, and restored so you can have peace of mind that you and your loved ones are safe from harm.