Water Damage Health Risks

Springtime in New Jersey usually means warmer weather, more outdoor activities, and flowers and trees blooming. Spring also brings rain and lots of it. Some homeowners unfortunately experience some type of water loss in spring due to water entering a home. Examples of places where water can enter a house include leaks in the roof, rising water tables, flooded basements, sump-pump failure.

Water entering a home can harm the health and well-being of those living there.

• Mold and mildew. The Center for Disease Control identifies mold and mildew as significant health risks that can produce allergens, irritants, and toxic substances. Mold can be harmful to occupants in a house.
• Injuries. Aside from the obvious slip-and-fall, water is an excellent conductor of electricity; electrocution can cause permanent bodily damage and death.
• Chemical hazards. Depending on where the water is coming from, it may bring toxic chemicals with it; this is most typical of water damage from natural disasters, such as floods.

PuroClean of Rahway is near you and available 24/7 to help remediate water damage your home home or apartment. We are experts in cleanup and restoration services.