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How to Recognize Sewage Contamination in Your Basement

A basement sewage issue is one of the most hazardous and unpleasant problems a homeowner can face. From foul smells to bacterial exposure, the damage goes far beyond inconvenience. Early recognition is key to limiting structural damage and protecting your health.Here are the signs that your basement may be contaminated by sewageu2014and what steps to take next.

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How to Recognize Sewage Contamination in Your Basement

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  1. ServiceMasterCleaning&RestorationPro How to Recognize Sewage Contamination inYourBasement Abasement sewageissueis oneof the mosthazardousand unpleasant problemsahomeowner can face.Fromfoulsmells to bacterial exposure, the damage goes far beyond inconvenience. Earlyrecognition iskey to limiting structuraldamageandprotecting your health. Herearethe signs that yourbasementmaybecontaminated by sewage—and whatsteps to take next. Strong, Persistent Odor Oneof thefirstwarningsigns of a sewagebackupis afoul,lingeringsmellthat doesn’t go away withventilation. Theodorusually smells like rotten eggsor decaying organicmatter.If yourbasement suddenlysmellslike aneglected drain, it’s timeto investigate. UnusualWaterPoolingorBackflow Ifyou seewateror sludge seeping up through floor drains, toilets, or sinks in the basement, thiscouldindicatea blocked sewer line. This kind ofbackflowcontainscontaminated water and can spread quicklyacross flooring and drywall.

  2. Even asmallpuddlein an unusualplacedeservesattention. Itoften signals adeeper problembelow the surface. VisibleDebris in Standing Water Unlikea clean water leak, sewagebackupsmaycontaintoilet paper, wasteparticles, ordark sludge. This visiblecontaminationisa strong indication that you’re dealing withCategory 3 water—classified as highly unsanitary. Avoid contactwith the waterand immediately block access to the affectedarea. Slow DrainageorGurgling Sounds Gurgling noisescoming fromdrains or toilets areoften caused by trappedair in the pipesdue to ablockage.Ifthis sound occursfrequently, ordrains in the basement areunusually slow, your systemcouldbeunder stress froma clogdeeper in the sewer line.

  3. MoldorMildew Along the BaseboardsorWalls When water stays trapped in the basement—evenfor afewhours—mold and mildew maybegin forming on surfaces. While mold alonedoesn’tconfirm sewage, itcan beasideeffect of unresolvedwaterdamage caused by abackup.Moldshould be treated seriously,especially in humidbasementconditions. Increased PestActivity Rodents, drain flies,andcockroachesareoften drawn to environments impacted by sewage. Ifyou suddenlynoticemore pests arounddrains or walls, thiscould signal contaminated moisturebeneath the surface. Act Fast withProfessionalHelp

  4. Sewagecontamination spreadsbacteria, viruses, and fungithatcan causeserious illness. If you suspectsewagedamagein your basement,avoidcontactanddon’tattemptto clean it with householdtools. For immediate, professionalsewagecleanup inGlenview,IL, contactServiceMasterCleaning and RestorationPro. Their certified team uses industry-grade extraction, sanitization, and dryingmethods to restore safetyand comfortto yourhome—fast. BusinessNameServiceMasterCleaningandRestorationPro.Address13336W.LakeAve Address2 CityGlenviewStateIllinois County Zip60026 CookCounty Phone847-724-9800 CountryUSA WebsiteURLhttps://www.servicemaster-crp.com/Fax847-724-9805 Emailservicemaster@smqrp.com

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