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4/13/2020 (Permalink)

If you need a water pipe repair at your Victor Valley business, then you might be wondering what to do, and what you need to know beforehand. One of the first things to understand is that flooding is categorized by the amount of contaminants in the water.

What the Water Categories Mean

Water is broken into three categories to help professionals know what type of restoration efforts are necessary after water damage has occurred.

Category one is clean water, meaning water straight from a pipe. This water is also typically safe to consume. Category two water contains minor contaminants such as soap, cleaners, food particles, or other non-toxic substances. Category three is any water that may have come into contact with sewage or another potentially toxic substance.

What Category 2 Water Might Look Like for a Business

If you have a category two water leak, you might be curious as to where it came from. It’s most common to see this type of water in a flooded space in areas such as break rooms where there may be a sink or washer of some kind. It may also occur in manufacturing facilities where products need to be washed, or in restaurants around the utility or food preparation areas.

What To Do About Water Damage

In the event you do experience water damage at your place of business, it’s best to contact a local water damage restoration service as quickly as possible. These professionals can clean up and fix any damages left after a broken pipe, while also helping to prevent potential issues like mold.

When facing a possible water pipe repair, it’s important to know what type of water category the flooding falls under. 

SERVPRO of Hesperia / Apple Valley / Barstow / Twentynine Palms is here to help you diagnose and repair the water leak in your business. We have the expertise and equipment to properly and efficiently resolve your problem.