What is Category 2 water And Where Does It Come From?

1/27/2022 (Permalink)

Is the water flooding my home clean?

You may have heard there are different categories of water, but do you know what the categories mean? Today we are going to explain what category 2 water is, and what it means when it’s in your home. 

Flood water is categorized based on how contaminated it is with substances that pose a threat to human and animal health. Category 1 is clean water that is drinkable from its source. To learn more about category 1 water, check out our previous blog post. Category 3 water is highly contaminated. So, what is category 2? Oftentimes category 2 water is referred to as greywater. This is because category 2 water contains some contaminants that may cause illness if swallowed.

Category 2 water can be classified as such straight from the source, or it can be a result of category 1 water that has come into contact with contaminated materials. Potential sources for greywater include: 

• Overflow from washing machines 
• Overflow from dishwasher
• Water flushed from sink drains 
• Stagnant category 1 water 
• Category 1 water that has come into contact with building materials 

Still a little confused? We understand, with so many different possible sources, it can get confusing. Let's say you had a pipe burst on the second floor of your Charlotte, NC, home or business. The water on the second floor would be classed as category 1, if water seeps through the floor and onto the first floor that water is then classified as category 2. 

An experienced water damage technician from SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County can help you determine the type of water that you are dealing with, and help you clean up the mess.

To learn more about bacteria associated with flooding please review the CDC website. There are certain dangers associated with floodwater, and without proper experience, you could expose yourself to bacteria. That is why we always recommend staying away from any source of floodwater and letting the water restoration experts safely restore your Charlotte, NC, home, or business.

When SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County comes to your Pineville, NC, home or business the first thing they will do is assess the type of water; category 1, 2, or 3. Our team will then create a customized drying plan that fits your needs. Whenever your water emergency happens, we are always “Here to help®” because “When fire and water take control of your life, we help you take it back.”

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