Sewage Backup and Contamination

Biohazard Water Requires Special Handling

A sewage backup in New Orleans is a Category 3 (grossly contaminated) water event. It can contain bacteria, viruses, and pathogens that make standard cleanup dangerous. Contact with contaminated water — or with the materials it touches — poses a real health risk to you and your family.

Items like carpet, drywall, and padding that come into contact with sewage are typically unsalvageable and must be removed and disposed of. Attempting to clean them yourself can spread contamination and leave lingering health hazards.

Safe, Certified Remediation in Louisiana

A professional LA restoration crew wears proper personal protective equipment and follows containment procedures to keep contaminants from spreading. They remove and bag affected materials, disinfect and deodorize the space, and dry it thoroughly. Their work verifies the area is safe to reoccupy before you return.