Water damage is the deterioration of property caused by an excess of water. It can be caused by various sources, ranging from natural disasters to plumbing failures.
Water damage can result from numerous factors, including:
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Water damage is categorized into three primary types:
* Originates from a sanitary source (eg., broken water pipe)
* Contains minimal contaminants
* Causes minimal health risks
* Originates from a contaminated source (eg., washing machine overflow)
* Contains significant organic material
* Poses a potential health hazard
* Originates from a heavily contaminated source (eg., sewage backup)
* Contains hazardous microorganisms
* Poses a severe health hazard