Types Of Water Damage // Clean, Gray & Black

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There are 3 different categories of water damage. Each category is classified by the type of water and its potential harmful effects on property, humans or animals.

Category 1 - Clean Water

Includes sources such as tap water and burst incoming pipe water.
Category 1 Flood Water Information

Category 2 - Gray Water

Includes household chemicals or biological compounds (non-fecal).
Category 2 Flood Water Information

Category 3 - Black Water

Includes raw sewage, toilet backups, storm surge and river flooding.
Category 3 Flood Water Information