Category 2 Water Damage:

Mildly Contaminated Water (Non-Fecal Toilet, Household Chemicals)

Category 2 water damage refers to a source of water that may contain chemical, biological or physical contaminants and may cause discomfort or illness. Category 2 water damage is known as "Grey Water".

Examples of Category 2 Water Damage Sources are:

Toilet Bowls (Non-Fecal)
Sump Pump Failure
Hydrostatic Failure (Ground Water Seepage)
Dishwasher Overflow
Washing Machine Overflow

Cleaning Category 2 Water Damage

Category 2 water damage is a bit more difficult to clean than clean water due to the amount of chemical and biological contaminants included. Usually precautions need to be made such as disinfection of surfaces that may have come in contact with the water. Call us today if you suspect your water damage may be Category 2 water damage.

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