WHAT IS BLACKWATER & WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT IT?

If you haven’t dealt with water damage in the past, you may not be aware of what blackwater is. Basically, blackwater is water that has been mixed with waste and sewage from the toilet. Just imagine millions of harmful biological contaminants that are unsafe and catastrophic to our health.

Blackwater can also contain virulent pharmaceutical runoff, and if blackwater remains untouched for long enough, it may lead to a poisonous algal bloom, which is known to cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, memory loss, and liver failure for humans (and animals, too).

Potential Danger from Blackwater

Many people think that as long as you do not come in direct contact with your sewage system, you are safe from the harmful effects of blackwater. It is right in a way. However, blackwater can appear in various places around your home or business, depending on the situation.

If your property experiences a sewer or pipe leak, you may notice blackwater backing up in your toilet. In addition to general fecal matter and human waste, blackwater often contains pathogens, meaning any blackwater you see in your bathroom is likely a toxic biohazard.

You may also see blackwater bubbling up in your sink, though this type of water tends to be more likely to contain grease, oils, and fats, as well as food waste. While the presence of blackwater in your kitchen is slightly less toxic than that of the blackwater in your bathroom, it is still likely to contain nasty germs and harmful pathogens. Basically, anywhere around your house where you use water, from your bathroom to your kitchen to your laundry room, has the potential to expose you to blackwater carrying different harmful pathogens. That’s why it’s important to always think of water damage restoration in Jacksonville, FL if you see blackwater in your home or business.

How to Deal with Blackwater

Regardless of the reason, you MUST not deal with it on your own. As we have explained above, you can’t imagine how toxic it is for you. You can call on a sewage cleaning service or a water damage restoration company in Jacksonville, FL.

Regardless of the source of your sewage disaster, you must call an expert in sewage cleaning in Jacksonville, FL. ServiceMaster by PWF has trained personnel and techniques to evaluate, eliminate, clean, and sanitize your property.

Efficient and Reliable Service

ServiceMaster by PWF uses only the latest technology to complete all tasks associated with this problem and we make sure that we employ only the most knowledgeable of staff; therefore, we provide the best and most efficient service available.

Fast 24/7 Response

Due to the serious nature of any problem surrounding the removal of sewage from a building, we know that we need to respond to your request for help within a very short period. We will always complete the job to the highest of standards and we guarantee that your property will be returned to working order before we finish your sewage cleaning service.

Contact us now; our emergency 24-hour team is ready to assist you. Call (866) 599-0871. We service Clay, Duval, St. John, and Pinellas Counties, Florida.