Sewage Backup Clean Up
1/27/2016 (Permalink)
Sewage backups and black water intrusions are more than nasty, smelly deposits – these damages also introduce harmful microorganisms into a structure. SERVPRO Franchise Professionals remove the sewage, contaminates and moisture, disinfecting as they clean. SERVPRO Franchise Professionals help ensure the structure is properly cleaned, disinfested and deodorized.
Exposure to biological and chemical contaminants can pose serious health consequences for building occupants, employees, customers and owners. A failure to properly handle and safely remove such hazardous substances can contribute to unhealthy and even dangerous environments.
What diseases/illnesses can you get from exposure to sewage-contaminated water?
Gastro-enteritis is the most commonly reported illness associated with oral exposure to contaminated water. Gastro-enteritis is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract, also known as the “stomach flu.” Gastroenteritis is characterized by cramping stomach pains, diarrhea and vomiting.
The following is a list of some disease – causing organisms that can be transmitted by contact with flood water or sewage:
· Campylobacteriosis
· Giardia
· Solmonella
· Cryptosporidium
· E. Coli
· Hepatitis A
· Shigella
· Most common diarrheal illness in the U.S.A
The safest plan of action is to just let the qualified professionals at SERVPRO handle the clean up for you. Call us 24/7 if you need help 843-236-6278!