Many people drastically underestimate how much damage water can cause to their home or property. Water by itself isn’t particularly dangerous by itself, but when water comes into contact with the right material, it can cause objects to break down and cause additional problems. When it comes to water damage, Hudson residents should be made aware that people who specialize in water damage remediation classify water damage into three main groups. Knowing the difference between the various types of water damage can help individuals understand how severe it is to their home and all the items in their home.
Clear Water Damage
Clear water damage implies the buildup of water that does not contain any other type of contaminants like the other types of water damage. Clear water damage can be from heavy rainstorms and flooding, but it is also commonly associated with burst pipes, or overflow from a sink, toilet, or shower. When it comes to clear water damage, Hudson residents should be made aware that the damage caused to your belongings will be minimal as long as the standing water is removed within forty-eight hours.
Grey water Damage
Grey water is differentiated from clear water by the number of contaminants that may be present in the water. These contaminants have the potential to make people sick if someone comes into contact with it over an extended period of time. When it comes to gray water damage, Hudson residents should know that the type of contaminants present in gray water are typically things like chemical waste such as from detergent or other chemicals.
Blackwater Damage
Blackwater damage is the worst type of water damage that an individual can be dealing with. This type of water is often mixed with very harmful substances to people such as sewage waste, oil or grease, and other substances that can lead to toxic allergens. If someone has blackwater damage in their home, they should no longer be staying there until after the water has been removed and the damage has been addressed.
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