SEWAGE CONTAMINATION CLEANUP/ REMOVAL/ REMEDIATION

FOR SEATTLE AND SURROUNDS

Sewage backflows are a severe health threat to indoor air quality environment and also severely affect people who reside in them. They can particularly affect small children, the elderly, and those with immune system or respiratory problems. The longer the contamination continues to persist, the greater the potential for microbial development.

These are some of the disease causing organisms that thrive in sewage:

      > Hepatitis A   > Respiratory Disease   > Bacteria               

> Bacillary Dysentery    > Salmonella  

The institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) offers these facts to dispel some typical myths:

Myth # 1
Sewage from oceans, lakes or rivers is clean.

Fact: This water contains contaminants such as viruses, bacteria and pesticides. Trapped inside walls or under floor coverings, it doesn't take long to become a “smelly” health hazard.

Myth #2
Sewage-saturated carpets can be “saved.”

Fact:  Absolutely not! Porous materials, such as carpet, pad, upholstery, bedding, wicker, paper goods, or fabrics that can’t be washed in hot water, must be disposed of safely.

Myth #3
Partially sewage-flooded buildings are safe.

Fact: Not unless contaminated areas can be sealed off to prevent cross-contamination of other areas. Only trained professionals using specialized equipment are qualified to restore sewage damage

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