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WATER DAMAGE
The 2013 High River flood was a huge devastation that hit Alberta. Our crews were on site, previously under 7Restoration, helping to evacuate homes and businesses. Once allowed back into the town, our team helped clean nd restore hundreds of properties while working alongside other restoration companies and cleaning businesses, coordinating work and helping each other out.
Water damage can result from many things such as bursting pipes, immense rainfall, sewer backups, leaks and much more. It can cause extensive damage, and can be a serious threat to building structures, interior furnishings, important documentation, and other belongings.
When it comes to water damage, Summit assesses the damage of the property, and the contents affected by the water damage. Some contents may be salvaged depending on the severity. Some of our treatments would include; sanitation, deodorization, drying, and storage of the equipment.
Our team is very proactive when monitoring water restoration. It is key to have drying equipment set up properly and technicians with up to date training to give our clients the highest level of service.
Categories of Water Damage
Water, under the IICRC’s S-500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration, has been broken down into three different categories. They are based upon the level of contamination present, or presumed present, in the source of water.
Category 1 - clear water
This includes water from a clean or sanitary source. This includes water from broken clean water supply lines; clean water from a toilet tank or bowl; faucets and bottled water. Although the water may be from a clean source, category 1 water can quickly degrade into the 2nd or 3rd category depending on factors as time and contact with contaminants.
Category 2 is water with some level of contaminants that can cause discomfort or illness if ingested, previously known as grey water. Sources of this category can include washing machine overflow, toilet overflow, and dishwasher overflow. Category 2 water can quickly degrade to the 3rd category with time and contact with contaminants.
Category 3 water is grossly unsanitary and can cause severe illness or death if ingested, previously known as black water. Sources of this category include, but are not limited to, sewage, flooding from rivers or streams, water from beyond the toilet trap, and standing water that has begun to support microbial growth.