Important Steps To Take When Harmful Sewage Backup Occurs In Basement

Water if not drained properly can be cause of concern. Water accumulation in houses can occur due to plumbing leaks or a faulty drainage system due to clogging. The water accumulation should be handled immediately to minimize damage, save household belongings and prevent diseases to spread.

There are two type of water accumulation, first is clean water which flows in the entire house and used for cleansing and washing, clean water if accumulated is easy to clean and does not contain harmful bacteria. The second type of black and grey water contain sewer water which is contagious to health and should be properly disposed.

One of the common problem is sewer backup in basement. The blockage can be caused by either a broken pipe, some roots that grow and block prevent water flow, or some object that is not properly flushed and clogs the drainage system. Basement drain is lowest point in drainage system and it is evident when water and sewer starts to backup and cause problems. If the basement is flooded with sewer water it is advised to immediately contact the sewer backup cleaning companies as sewer water contains various bacteria, parasites, fungi and virus which can cause illness and diseases.

Before the cleaning companies come it is said to take some precautionary measures such as

• Turn off the electrical power if there are electrical devices placed which are in contact with standing water
• Turn off the main water supply to prevent further flooding.
• Vacate the basement area and strictly prevent any family member from going in the basement without protective gear and masks.

The professional workers from sewer cleaning company access sewer backup in basement. The team comes in with removal and cleaning equipment, disinfectants and wearing protective suits and masks. The team devises a suitable plan for sewer water removal and start the cleaning process. The process includes

• Sewer water extraction using pumps and vacuum machines
• Drying and dehumidifying through air movers
• Removal of mold growth
• Pouring disinfectants to eliminate harmful bacteria, fungi, viruses

Disposing of sewer contaminated contents present in the basement such as old carpets, furniture and clothes