Blocked sewer lines can leak out sewage; a thick, dark water that forms. Sewage water is a serious health hazard and unsanitary; containing contaminants like pathogens, viruses and bacteria. These harmful contaminants may present risks of serious sickness if animals or humans are exposed to them. Timely repair is key if you have sewage backup anywhere in your home or business . Quickly taking care of this will prevent the hazardous waste water from lingering in occupied areas. To prevent a hazardous condition occurring in your home or business, knowing what leads to the sewer problems could be beneficial. We’ve created a list of items to aid in preventing and dealing with home or business sewage backups:
The PuroClean method for cleaning and restoring Category 3 water, which is sewer and tainted water backup cleaning and restoration identified by IICRC industry regulations, consisting of:
1. Ensure all workers and occupants stay safe by limiting access to the site to remediation employees only in order to guard against any health-related issues.
2. Health & safety survey and complete building assessment.
3. Ensure all restoration personnel are supplied with the proper personal protection equipment (PPE). This may include but is not limited to:
4. Engineering controls utilized and condemnatory barriers used (if needed) preventing cross-contamination.
5. Completely getting rid of any potential safety risks if possible.
6. Clearing the jobsite of all bulk water, soil, and contaminates.
7. Disposing of any and all porous and semi-porous contaminated materials that are unable to be restored, which includes but is not limited to:
8. Implement cleaning methods and utilization of EPA registered biocides and antimicrobials
9. Physical cleaning of all remaining structure items
10. A clearance inspection by a third-party Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is recommended to assure the building is returned to a pre-affected condition for health and safety.
11. All materials affected by excess waters are to be dried and returned to pre-loss dry condition
12. Post restoration cleaning of all tools and machinery used
13. Disposal of all remaining materials removed from the site
When a sewage drain pipe backup takes place in your home or business, reach out to the PuroClean specialists for sewage removal and cleaning services. Our specialists use state-of-the-art tools, methods and cleaning systems to fully remediate the damaged structures and contents.
The sheer quality of our sewer water removal and cleaning services, in addition to the speed that we deliver the work, as well as our empathy demonstrated throughout the process helps make PuroClean your preferred damage remediation and restoration firm. We vow to do everything feasible and within our power to restore and rescue properties in all the neighborhoods that make up our service areas.
*Not all PuroClean offices offer sewage cleanup and sanitation cleaning services.
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