Tips for Uncovering a Sewage Leak | SERVPRO of South Pasadena

11/21/2023 (Permalink)

When a sewage issue arises in your home, SERVPRO of South Pasadena is here to take it down. Contact us now!

Picture this: You are going about your day getting everyone up and out the door of your home and things seem to be going smoothly until you arrive at work. When you unlock the doors, you are hit with an overwhelming smell of what seems to be sewage.

Upon investigation, you discover that a sewage line in the back of your warehouse busted overnight and now there is a huge mess and disaster situation to deal with. Now what? That’s where we come in! 

SERVPROof South Pasadena has a highly trained sewage cleanup crew that can come out to your property right away to contain and clean up the area.

Different Kinds of Water

Water leaks can happen all over your property, but that doesn’t automatically make them toxic situations. 

White water is the type of water that is flowing out of your sinks and faucets and is meant to be consumed. Gray water is the wastewater used after doing things like brushing your teeth, running a load of laundry or washing your hands. It can still be handled, but must be done so safely to avoid ingesting it. 

Black water is where it gets to be really dangerous. Black water is the category of water where toxic substances have been introduced to the water. Bloodborne pathogens, sewage and chemical runoff can make this water dangerous to consume or handle.

Discovering the Leak 

It may be your first instinct to jump right into the situation and try to locate the leak and tackle the cleanup yourself, but we really don’t recommend that you do that. Sewage water can be dangerous or even deadly to handle. You could be creating a worse problem for yourself and your staff if you try to deal with it alone. 

The first thing you should do is locate any water valves that could be pumping more water into the area and shut them off. This can at least stop the problem from getting worse at the moment. 

Then you should section off the area and inform your staff of the situation so that they can help make sure other team members and potential customers avoid the area completely. Now it’s time to get us on the phone!

Where We Can Help

Our crew will come out right away to evaluate the situation and make some quick decisions. We will focus on keeping everyone safe while working hard to discover the source of the leak or the problem that caused the sewage to pour onto your floor. 

Once the repairs are identified, we can get to work cleaning, sanitizing and restoring the entire area. We will remove the sewage, clean the entire area and employ deodorizers to tackle any lingering unpleasant smells. 

Let us handle the mess! We have the necessary tools and protective equipment to stay safe while we work, so leave the sewage to us so you can focus on keeping everyone else safe around you. 

Sewage leaks can be dangerous to clean up on your own. Call SERVPRO Of South Pasadena so we can handle it for you