Category Two Water

2/16/2022 (Permalink)

Several factors come into play when determining the type of water in your home or business after a disaster. Water is broken down into three categories and ranked based on the water's contamination levels. Understanding what is in the water helps SERVPRO professionals handle the mitigation process safely.

Water may have come from a clean, uncontaminated source, but with time, the water can travel and pass through other materials causing contamination. Understanding the different types of water categories listed below could help keep you and your family safe and better understand the situation you are dealing with.

Category Two - Gray Water 

Category two water damages are typically more severe. Due to the potential presence of microorganisms, debris, and chemicals, a more intense extraction process is required. If left unprofessionally treated, category two water can quickly turn into category three water. SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County has seen category two water damages from broken aquariums, overflowing dirty dishwashers or washing machines, overflowing toilets containing urine, and many other unfortunate situations.

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County professionals are certified in water mitigation and can extract any category of water. We are “Here to help” and can make your disaster “Like it never even happened.”