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Water / Sewer Damage

These types of water-related emergencies can happen at any time, and usually without much notice. At Okanagan Restoration Services, as our tag line says, we are “Always Ready. Always There.”

It’s also critical these emergencies are handled immediately, so potential health hazards are avoided that can often result when water or sewage either isn’t addressed urgently or isn’t properly cleaned up.

In this line of work, the latest in equipment and technology are critical. Okanagan Restoration Services has on-hand the latest in LGR Dehumidifiers which, for example, when in the hands of a skilled technician, can remove up to 150 pints of water in 24 hours from a saturated area.

Moisture Detection Meters, Air Movers, Dessicant Dehumidifiers, and Air Injectors are all in Okanagan Restoration Services arsenal, but it’s not always this equipment that separates them from the competition. It’s the skill and expertise of the people using them.

For all types of water-damage and sewer emergencies, you can count on Okanagan Restoration Services for fast, effective work that’s 100% guaranteed.

Water/Sewage Damage Do’s and Don’ts

Raw sewage and flood waters contain bacteria and other micro-organisms which are extremely hazardous to human health. These can be transmitted by touching contaminated items or by tracking them in uncontaminated areas on shoes.

Children and pets are especially vulnerable. Frequent hand washing is an important preventative measure. Absorbent materials such as carpeting and drywall may not be restorable after direct contact with sewage-contaminated or flood contaminated water.

Water damage arises from fire damage, broken pipes, blocked drains, malfunctioning appliances, storms and other causes. The appropriate treatment depends on the nature of the damage. Some water carries contaminants and should be considered hazardous.

Whatever the origin, the prospects of restoration depend on the speed with which your building and personal property can be dried. Even clear water can generate mildew and other bacterial growth if neglected.

DO…

treat all water-impacted surfaces and furnishings as toxic until properly decontaminated
keep children and pets out of contaminated areas
ventilate wet areas. Turn on air conditioners for accelerated drying in the summer; in the winter alternate cycles of windows and heating
remove standing water from flat surfaces by sponging and blotting
take up saturated rugs and carpets when hardwood floors are at risk
stay out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water
transport computers to a dry environment, remove cases and blow dry with low pressure air
remove lamps, telephones and decorative items from wet furniture tops
open all drawers for interior drying but do not force open stuck drawers and doors
freeze valuable books and documents to retard mildew growth until drying can be performed
place aluminum foil squares, china saucers under furniture legs to avoid carpet staining

DO NOT…

operate TVs, vacuums or other appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not a wet concrete floor. Serious injury may result.
use heat to dry closed building interiors; mildew and expanded moisture damage may result
leave wet fabrics in place; space them apart and dry as soon as possible
track contaminated material into undamaged areas
attempt to decontaminate surfaces with sprays or other germicidal products which may not fully disinfect contaminated surfaces

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