Are Sewer Backups a Common Part of Flood Restoration in Camillus?

9/16/2020 (Permalink)

If your home suffers from a sewer backup, it is essential to recover it using professional technicians.

SERVPRO Flood Damage Technicians Experience a Range of Flooding Scenarios in the Camillus Area, Including the Mitigation and Cleanup of Sewer Backups.

Why do sewer backups occur during flooding?
Floods are well-known for the extreme amount of damage they can cause to Camillus properties and businesses. However, a less prominent symptom of storm flooding can be sewer backup. Sewer backups occur when local water infrastructure is overwhelmed. A burst dam or heavy rainfall can lead main-line water supplies to back up into personal properties. However, in most cases, sewer backup is caused by acute issues like faulty water supply pipes in the home or blockages by flora and fauna. The result of sewer backup can make your home unsanitary, so it is essential to bring in a professional at the first sign of a backup.

What should I do when sewers are backing up?
- Turn off mains electricity to avoid a potential malfunction
- Remove any materials from the affected area
- Contact a professional flood restoration technician

Are floodwaters dangerous?
When flood damage in your Camillus home leads to sewer backup, your home may become unsanitary. Raw sewage can contain many human pathogens, while sewer gases may be harmful to inhale. SERVPRO technicians only enter a contaminated site with full personal protective equipment (PPE.) This equipment includes respirators, eye-wear, chemical resistant gloves, and heavy boots. Unfortunately, it is often necessary to entirely remove any materials that come into contact with contaminated waters. We can set up decontamination rooms to ensure that materials do not drip into unaffected areas during disposal.

What type of contaminants is present in floodwaters?
- Animal carcasses
- Human pathogens
- Herbicides and Pesticides
- Microbial bacteria, viruses, and fungi
- Raw sewage and sewer gases

If your home suffers from a sewer backup, it is essential to recover it using professional technicians. Contact SERVPRO of SW Onondaga County at (315) 488-3900 to return your home to its preloss condition.