Floodwater can ruin your home or business structure and the items within in an ugly manner, but it can also be more dangerous to your health. Contaminants, bacteria, microorganisms, and even raw sewage can all be carried in by floodwaters. If you are planning to be in the area of a flood or in the midst of a flood, it is essential to know what to do about your health and hygiene. Read on for specific information about avoiding and handling some of the most common contaminants that can get into your body during a flood. Microorganisms from sewage water can lead to infections. Be wary of any standing water contaminated with sewage, as it can lead to infections and illness. Try not to touch this standing water, including standing water contaminated by raw sewage. There is no way for you to know whether or not the standing water has been adequately cleaned and decontaminated after being contaminated. Water is divided into three categories by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC): clear, gray, and black. It's crucial to understand the meaning of the color of your floodwater so you can safely clean and dispose of it. To better safeguard your health and the health of others in the case of a flood, learn what each hue represents.

Clean Water

Human health is unaffected by the use of clean water. Examples of clean water include snowmelt, rainwater, and water from toilet tanks. A busted pipe or a toilet overflow can also result in this type of floodwater damage. Flood repair for this kind of water usually entails carefully examining the flood damage, but less focus is placed on eliminating impurities. It's crucial to remember that this does not imply that drinking, bathing in, or using clean water to wash dishes and clothes is safe.

Gray Water

Gray water, which is frequently an opaque color of gray, is a sign that it might contain some toxins that could harm human health. These water sources include Showers, sinks, dishwashers, bathtubs, and washing machines.

Before having an opportunity to sit and harbor additional toxins and harmful elements, gray floodwater needs to be dealt with within the first 48 hours of its appearance. It can quickly turn into black water at this point.

Black Water

A more thorough remediation technique is needed to return your home to acceptable health standards after exposure to black floodwater. The increased exposure might be bad for people's health. Black water includes all impurities, including bacteria, mold, viruses, and other diseases, including typhoid, hepatitis, and cholera. Raw sewage is one sort of black water. The color of floodwaters can be determined by applying these three terms: clarity, color, and consistency. To grade the clarity of floodwater, the most important factors to consider are the angle of incidence particle size and transparency. Water that is clear or close to clear can be disposed of in your yard. Gray or brownish-green water would need additional clean-up as it could contain toxins and pathogens. Black flood water should be distilled through your water treatment system and then disposed of at a licensed facility such as an environmental waste site or nearby dumpster.

The flood Remediation Process

Calling us is the initial step in remediation so that we can work on the clean-up as soon as feasible. The longer water sits the more harm it causes and the risk to your health increases. The following step is properly drying off every space and removing all water. The house may be able to be repaired in certain areas while replacing others. If there is evidence of contaminated flood water, it may be necessary to fully replace the drywall, cabinetry, flooring, and wooden beams. We can also install new appliances, plumbing, and electrical wiring. The goal is to return your home to the same condition before the flood. It's essential to replace all of these components correctly to decrease the potential for future incidents.

Understanding the type of floodwater is the first step to assessing damages and organizing restoration, and  Bio Star Services Has years of experience recovering properties destroyed by flooding. Call us right now so that we can begin helping you.