Sewage Cleanup & Sanitization in Atlanta, GA

Toilet and sewer line backups may result in sewage entering your basement or other parts of your home or company. This dark, thick water is highly hazardous and requires immediate sewage cleanup due to the dangerous contaminants it contains. These contaminants consist of pathogens, bacteria, and viruses, which pose serious health risks and illness dangers if humans or animals become exposed.

Fixing these problems ASAP is imperative, as is removing sewage from your premises. Having knowledge of what may cause sewer backups may help you avoid a hazardous situation in your home or basement. Please see this list of things that may help prevent sewage backups that could occur in your home or business:

Sewage Backup Causes

Sewage backups can happen for several reasons, many of which develop without warning. Understanding the most common causes can help property owners recognize potential risks and take action before contaminated water causes extensive damage to their home or business.

• Clogged Sewer Line – Sewage backs up into your home or business when your drain pipes or main sewer pipes become blocked. For example: if one toilet starts a sewage backup, the attached drain and/or numerous toilets and the main sewer may become blocked.
• Imposing Tree Roots – Trees that have large strong imposing roots have the ability to grow through and around pipes, even demolishing sewer lines. Tree roots have the capability to reach a long distance and damage your pipes, causing a sewer backup. Keep an eye out for roots near your sewer mainline or septic tank area to protect them from damage.
• Aging & Damaged Sewer Lines – Aging sewer lines, pipes, drains and septic systems can fail by slowly cracking and crumbling over time – leading to sewage backups, water filled homes, and basements full of sewage. Pay attention to the age of your home and community and search for these potential problems.
• Heavy Rainfall Amounts – Large amounts of rain can overwhelm your main storm and sewer mains. If it turns out that your public system can’t handle large rainfall levels, the water can make its way into the sewer lines connected to the mainline, placing your home or business at risk of sewer backup. This creates an urgent need for professional sewage cleanup to address the contamination. There is a risk of genuine health issues when in and around flooding waters in your area caused by rivers and streams, hurricanes, and other similar weather, as water merges with sewage, impurities, and chemicals. When wading in these waters, use extreme caution, and also when the water recedes and starts drying. Organic matter that is dried out can then become aerosolized and present a danger of inhaling these contaminants. Be sure to use proper PPE to protect against these hazardous risks.

Our Sewage Cleanup and Sanitation Process

Cleaning sewage backups and other Category 3 water losses requires specialized procedures to protect both the property and everyone involved. At PuroClean of Atlanta, GA, our technicians follow IICRC industry standards and use professional equipment to safely remove contamination, sanitize affected areas, and restore your property.

1. Initial Assessment and Site Safety

Every project begins with a thorough inspection of the property to evaluate the extent of the contamination and identify potential health and safety hazards. Access to the affected area is restricted to authorized restoration personnel to help prevent unnecessary exposure.

2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Our technicians wear appropriate personal protective equipment throughout the cleanup process, which may include full-body protective suits, respirators, nitrile and cut-resistant gloves, and protective rubber boots.

3. Containment and Hazard Control

Containment barriers and engineering controls are established when needed to help prevent cross-contamination. Before cleanup begins, we identify and address potential safety hazards whenever possible.

4. Removal of Contaminated Water and Materials

Standing sewage, contaminated water, soil, and debris are safely removed from the property. Materials that cannot be properly restored—such as carpet, padding, drywall, hardwood flooring, vinyl flooring, insulation, and upholstered furnishings—are removed and disposed of according to applicable regulations.

5. Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Drying

After contaminated materials have been removed, all remaining structural surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized using professional cleaning procedures and EPA-registered disinfectants where appropriate. Drying equipment is then used to remove remaining moisture and return affected building materials to acceptable moisture levels whenever possible.

6. Final Review and Disposal

Once the restoration process is complete, all demolition debris is properly disposed of, equipment is cleaned before leaving the site, and the work area receives a final review. For larger or more complex sewage losses, we may recommend independent clearance testing by a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to provide additional verification before the property is fully reoccupied.

Call PuroClean for Professional Sewage Cleanup in Atlanta, GA!

If you’re dealing with a sewage backup in your home or business, contact PuroClean of Wolf Creek for fast, professional sewage cleanup services and biohazard cleanup services. Our experienced technicians use advanced extraction, cleaning, sanitizing, and drying equipment to safely restore contaminated areas and help return your property to a clean and healthy condition.

When you need reliable sewage cleanup in Atlanta, you can count on our team for prompt response, compassionate service, and high-quality restoration solutions. Call PuroClean of Wolf Creek today at (404) 682-5400 to schedule emergency sewage cleanup and let our IICRC-certified professionals help restore your property safely and efficiently.