Are Microbes an Issue During Bristol Water Restoration?

2/4/2022 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Can Handle Water Cleanup in Bristol Safely

When Bristol property owners turn on a tap, they are not thinking about the flow coming out of the faucet as having the potential for water damage in the house. In fact, sometimes, the situation can be far worse. 

Water restoration in Bristol properties is handled safely by SERVPRO technicians first and foremost. It is not unusual for the technicians to test the water upon arrival to determine the presence of any harmful microbes or bacteria. 

While water from a pipe break in a house initially poses no threat to bacteria or microbes, that water degrades rapidly. The colonies develop and spread as they are exposed to room temperatures and other conditions favorable to growth. How fast the water degrades depends on the temperatures, amount, and type of water. However, after 48 hours, even clean water requires handling with the same protocols as contaminated water. Microbes can contain bacteria that can enter a human body by:

• Aspiration
• Absorption
• Swallowing

Safety Measures Taken by SERVPRO

The technicians wear both facial and body covering to prevent coming into contact with hazardous water conditions during the mitigation process. The technicians also have professional water treatment solutions to make the water safer during the restoration service. 

It is crucial to go about the cleanup process as rapidly as possible to stop the water from degrading too much within the home before the restoration starts. The technicians work quickly after the water extraction to bring the interior air moisture levels under 60% to make the environment inhospitable for most types of mold and microbes that rely on elevated humidity to sustain themselves. 

SERVPRO of Bristol at (860) 582-3330 brings years of experience and expertise to Bristol water restoration jobs. The certified, trained technicians are available 24/7 to make the damage to the home, "Like it never even happened."