A categorization of the level of contamination of water in a damaged structure is required to perform loss assessment and evaluation. The category of water contamination must be considered so that procedures can be established for processing water-damaged structures and materials safely.
There are three basic sources of water:
Category 1
Category 1 originates from a sanitary source and poses no substantial risk from dermal, ingestion, or inhalation exposure. However, it may not always remain clean after it comes in contact with other surfaces or materials.
Category 2
Category 2 contains significant contamination and has the potential to cause discomfort or sickness if contacted or consumed by humans. It may contain potentially unsafe levels of microorganisms or nutrients for microorganisms, as well as other organic or inorganic matter (chemical or biological).
Category 3
Category 3 is grossly contaminated and may contain pathogenic, toxic, or other harmful agents. Such water sources may carry silt, organic matter, pesticides, heavy metals, regulated materials, or toxic organic substances.
Ron’s Total Home Services
No matter your situation, Ron’s Total Home Services can help you access, categorize, and resolve water contamination issues. We can help perform loss assessment and evaluation and help clean up! To learn more about our water damage services, contact us or read more here.
