Is Chlorine Strong Enough to Clean Up Sewage Water?

Far too many homeowners find themselves in a vulnerable position when dealing with a sewage backup. Sewage is highly contaminated and may lead to worsening damage within your home and your health. Furthermore, homeowners are told never to handle sewage cleanup themselves. The risk of further contamination is simply too great. Many homeowners are confused, distraught, and a little embarrassed when dealing with a professional. It is sewage, after all, but you should never feel embarrassed by calling in an expert.

If you perform a little rudimentary research online, you’ll find that many amateur blogs recommend using chlorine mixed with water to clean sewage water and damage. Well, you may be steered down the road if you listen to such blogs too often. Chlorine is strong. There is no denying its uses or properties. However, alone, chlorine is all but useless when tackling sewage water. The result of using chlorine will be disinfected water, as it kills pathogens and contaminants. You’ll still be dealing with other microbes, potential bacteria, and the water itself.

At your local municipal wastewater treatment plan, all incoming sewage from the town or city is screened to help remove large debris accumulations. The matter is then settled and oxygenated, and natural bacteria is allowed in to break down organic material. That then settles, too. These treatment plants often add in a coagulant to ensure small particles stick together to allow the bacteria an easier time. This information is pertinent because something must be done about the matter. Chlorine will not break down organic matter, so solid waste will remain following a sewage backup. Therefore, the contamination can remain. Chlorine is a temporary fix, whereas sewage backups require a permanent repair.

Again, sewage backups mean contamination in your home. If you handle the mess yourself, you risk spreading this contamination further and you risk bodily harm and sickness, too. It is not worth the risk. As such, we always recommend scheduling professional service. It is easy to set up and will ensure the task is completed promptly and correctly.

Furthermore, experts are equipped with the top-of-the-line safety gear and advanced restoration equipment to remove standing water, sewage matter, and contamination from affected areas. The risk of spreading or illness is reduced significantly in this manner.

Why spend money on professional services? We hear homeowners discuss the money involved all the time. Most are on a tight budget. It is completely understandable. However, look at the long-term risks of sewage in your home. The potential illness, the property damage, the repairs, and renovations – it all adds up in cost. It makes sense to pay for professional service now, one time, rather than paying over a long period for everything else.

Schedule immediate sewage removal and cleanup services with Restoration 1 of Freehold County. Give us a call day or nightfor expert relief at 908-386-5233. We have helped countless homeowners over the years with their sewage troubles, and we can help you, too!