Is Water Damage Dangerous?

6/3/2022 (Permalink)

A water loss in a basement, could cause structural defects to your home.

Water damage can be and is a serious situation. Water moving through your home or business can carry with it any contaminates that it has come into contact with. Electrical hazards are common when water damage has occurred, so do not enter the area until it’s deemed safe.

Mass amounts of water or contaminated water can also be a danger to anyone who comes into contact with it. It can be difficult to center on what the water contains, and could have chemicals, dirt or bacteria that carry common diseases within it. Also, depending on the size or amount of the water event, structural damage to the property could occur. Water damage may also make the area a harbor for mold and mildew.