Fouled sewer lines can leak out sewage; a thick, dark water that forms. Sewage water is a dangerous health hazard and unsanitary; which contains contaminants like pathogens, viruses and bacteria. These dangerous contaminants may present risks of serious illness if animals or humans suffer exposure. Quick repair is key if you experience sewage backup anywhere in your home or business . Quickly taking care of this will prevent the hazardous waste water from staying in occupied areas. To prevent a hazardous condition occurring in your home or business, knowing what leads to the sewer problems could be extremely helpful. We’ve created a list of items to aid in preventing and dealing with home or business sewage backups:
The PuroClean procedures for cleaning and remediating Category 3 water, which is sewer and tainted water backup cleaning and restoration as set forth by IICRC industry regulations, consisting of:
1. Ensure the safety of all personnel and non-personnel by managing onsite access to remediation personnel only to prevent 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. Institute engineering controls, firm barriers if needed to prevent cross-contamination.
5. Eradicating all potential dangers and safety risks if possible.
6. Disposal, removal of bulk sewage water, soil, and contaminates.
7. Getting rid of any and all porous and semi-porous contaminated items that are unable to be saved, which includes but is not limited to:
8. Implement cleaning methods and utilization of EPA registered biocides and antimicrobials
9. Full physical cleaning of all structure items that remain
10. A third-party Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is recommended to perform clearance testing, to ensure the building is returned to a pre-loss condition for health and safety.
11. Drying of all items affected by the sewage intrusion back to pre-loss dry standard
12. After completion of remediation – Cleaning of all equipment used
13. All materials from demolition process removed completely
If a sewage drain pipe backup takes place in your home or business, reach out to the PuroClean professionals for sewage removal and cleaning services. Our employees use state-of-the-art tools, methods and cleaning systems to efficiently remediate the damaged structures and contents.
The high measure of our sewage removal and cleaning services along with the rapidity in which we complete the work, and the absolute care we practice throughout the process make us your complete flood damage restoration and remediation company. PuroClean pledges to do whatever it takes to rescue, clean and restore all properties that are within our service areas.
*Not all PuroClean offices offer sewage cleanup and sanitation cleaning services.
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