Cleanup and Disinfection
Sewage cleanup services are essential in the event of a sewage backup or overflow. These services can help to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses, and can also help to restore your property to its pre-damage condition.
When responding to a sewage backup or overflow, sewage cleanup services will typically perform the following tasks:
- Remove all sewage-contaminated materials from your property.
- Clean and disinfect all surfaces that have come into contact with sewage.
- Apply antimicrobial treatments to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria.
- Restore your property to its pre-damage condition.
How Long Does Sewage Stay Toxic?
Sewage can remain toxic for a long period of time, depending on the type of sewage and the environmental conditions. In general, sewage that is high in organic matter will remain toxic for longer periods of time than sewage that is low in organic matter.
The following factors can affect how long sewage remains toxic:
- Temperature: Sewage that is exposed to high temperatures will break down more quickly than sewage that is exposed to low temperatures.
- pH: Sewage that has a high pH will break down more quickly than sewage that has a low pH.
- Oxygen levels: Sewage that is exposed to high levels of oxygen will break down more quickly than sewage that is exposed to low levels of oxygen.
In general, sewage can remain toxic for several weeks or even months. It is important to take precautions to avoid contact with sewage, and to contact a sewage cleanup service if you experience a sewage backup or overflow.