What Are the 3 Categories of Water Damage?

12/5/2022 (Permalink)

What Are the Three Types of Water Damage?

Water damage can be serious, especially if it is not dealt with quickly. It is important to know the difference between the three categories of water damage so that you can get the right help. Classifying the kind of water damage that has occurred is important because it helps you determine what you should do next. The more information you have, the better equipped you are to make an informed decision about what to do with your property.

Category 1 Water – “Clean Water”

Category 1 Water is water that has been used for drinking, washing or other household purposes. This type of water is not harmful to your health or the environment and does not require any cleanup. 

Category 1 water includes:

• Water from the kitchen sink faucet when you are washing dishes
• Water from your bathtub after showering
• Water from a toilet flushed without any waste matter in it

Category 2 Water – “Gray Water”

This type of water is mainly comprised of toilet waste, but it's not as dangerous as black water because it contains less harmful bacteria. However, gray water can still contain harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

Category 3 Water – “Black Water”

Category 3 water is the worst kind of water damage. It’s usually caused by sewage or flood waters. If you see any signs of black water, get out of your house immediately and call us! We can help you identify what needs to be done to fix your home so that it will be safe again after dealing with this type of disaster.

Call SERVPRO of Mid-City San Diego

If you have a water damage emergency, call us as soon as possible. We are available 24/7, and we will be happy to send one of our highly trained technicians out to your home or business in San Diego, CA to provide a free estimate. With over 1,700 Franchises in the United States and Canada, we can be there quickly in times of need, no matter the time or day.

We offer complete services for any type of water damage—from leaks in the kitchen or bathroom to flooding from heavy rain and storms—and our technicians are ready with the right equipment to do the job.

Water damage can be devastating to your home or business. The first step to getting your property back to normal is to properly classify the type of water damage that has occurred. If you have just had water damage, it is important to know how to classify it so that you can get the right help. If you find yourself in this situation, call us at SERVPRO of Mid-City San Diego and we will help you out.