Sewage Backups Unfortunately Happen in Madison, WI

12/20/2021 (Permalink)

Sewage Backup, Toilet Overflow or Flooding? Call SERVPRO of Dane County West Today – (608) 497-3331

Don’t worry! SERVPRO of Dane County West is Here To Help® With the clean-up near you!

A sewer backup occurs when wastewater doesn’t properly drain away from your property. Sewer backups contain highly contaminated water also known as Category-3, "black" water that is grossly unsanitary. Category-3 water may contain harmful untreated sewage, harsh chemicals, microbes, and water from flooding rivers and streams or a sewer backup.

Sewage backups are typically caused from buildups in pipes from grease, clogs, or improperly flushed items such as disinfectant wipes, sanitary products, or paper towels. Damage to the sewer lines or flooding can also cause a sewage backup.

Sewage wastewater can pose a serious health hazard with the potential for air-borne contaminants. Don’t worry, you are not alone, sewage backups happen all the time and we at SERVPRO of Dane County West offer sewage clean up services to safely clean this type of contamination by licensed and trained, IICRC certified professionals 24/7. 

If you have water damage from sewage overflow, flooding or storm damage, here are some tips until help arrives. 

Do: 

• Do: Avoid all contact with sewage and items contaminated by sewage. 
• Do: Wash your hands thoroughly after contact with contaminated items. 
• Do: Stay out of affected areas of harmful waste (sewage, blood-borne pathogens, etc.)
• Do: Call emergency service personnel if the situation is life-threatening.
• Do: Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated.

Don't: 

• Don't: Spread contaminated water by walking unnecessarily on damaged or wet areas.
• Don't: Turn on the HVAC system if there is a possibility of spreading contaminated air.
• Don't: Use household fans to dry the structure and spread the contaminants. 
• Don't: Use products for personal hygiene and cleanliness if exposed to contaminated areas. 
• Don't: Attempt cleanup of any kind.
• Don't: Touch or handle items that are contaminated with bodily fluids. 

If water damage strikes your property, let us help strike back! Equipped with the training, tools, and experience to quickly and efficiently mitigate water or fire damage and restore your home or business, SERVPRO of Dane County West will help make it "Like it never even happened.”®

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• IICRC Certified Firm
• A+ rating from the BBB (Better Business Bureau).
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• We work with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork for a stress-free claims process.
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Sewage Backup, Toilet Overflow or Flooding? Call SERVPRO of Dane County West Today – (608) 497-3331

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