Sudden water accumulation either due to floods, leaking of water pipes or blockage in drainage system can lead to not only damage to property and household belongings but can also lead to electrical hazards. There are few types of flooded water that can happen in your house

• Clear water: This occurs as a result of leaking pipes or a damaged water tank. This water is does not contain any harmful germs and is safe
• Grey water: This water contains some microorganism and is moderate concern for human health
• Black water: This contains the waste of the drainage system and contains many harmful bacteria and virus which can cause many diseases.

The immediate and quick removal of water is necessary to protect the structure of the house, to keep your belongings safe and prevent any electrical hazard. A person cannot handle the flooded water on his own so it is best to contact a company that offers emergency water removal services.

The water removal companies have the necessary equipment and trained workers who are experience to handle and manage emergency water removal effectively and efficiently. The team of workers first assess the extent of water damage then devise suitable plan to extract the excess water and dry the place properly. The workers first switch off the electric supply to prevent any electric fault and then the team remove all the belongings such as rugs and carpets which are unaffected of slightly wet and place their equipment. The steps performed in emergency water removal include

• Use of extraction pumps that suck all the flooded water
• Dehumidifiers are used to remove any moisture which can lead to mold growth
• Disinfectants and sanitizers are used to clean the affected area and remove any bad odor
• The floor, carpets and rugs are properly dried and put in their place again.