What Can Cause a Water Damage

7/23/2021 (Permalink)

What can Cause a Water Damage

 SERVPRO of Lake Geneva understands the different causes & categories of water damage.

The poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner has a part that says “Water, water, everywhere, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water everywhere”.  If you are at home or at your office, you know that does not sound good.  The first thought that comes to your mind is where is it coming from, how do I shut this off;

Causes can include:

• Leaky dishwashers or washing machines
• Clogged pipes
• Leaking roofs
• Broken toilet pipes
• Heavy rain
• Snow or ice

SERVPRO of Lake Geneva knows it is imperative to start the cleanup process as soon as possible. The longer your home or business is waterlogged, the more damage you will see (and the more expensive it will be to repair after cleanup has been completed).

Categories of Water Damage in Devil’s Thumb:

1. Clean water. It might come from an overflowing sink or a broken appliance. The water does not pose a threat to people. Keep in mind that any water will become contaminated after it stops flowing.
2. Gray water. This water is contaminated from the get-go. It comes from broken toilets or sump pumps. It might not look dirty, or it might be brown.
3. Black water. Like gray water, it might not look dirty. One major source of black water is broken sewage pipes. Another source is any water that has been standing still.