Understanding the Three Water Types
Water damage cleanup is a laborious task. Depending on the type of water present, the cleanup process may follow a couple different protocols. The end goal is always the same though; remove and dry all the water completely, and restore your Derby home to its pre-loss condition. Because each type of water requires different precautions and techniques, it is important to let a professional experienced restoration company handle the cleanup process. In order to better understand how water damage cleanup works, you must first know what the different types of water are and the threats they entail. We at PCS/PRS Southern would like to introduce three categories of water, each coming from a different source and posing its own potential threats. Category 1 Water: Clean Water Category 1 Water comes from a clean source, such as a leaky faucet or broken supply line. This type of water is called ‘clean water’ because it comes from a clean source and is unlikely to harbor contaminants. ...