HOW TO CLEAN A SEWAGE SPILL OR LEAK?

Sewage cleanup should be done ASAP after an incident. It's recommended to employ a professional and certified sewage cleaning remediation company with trained technicians and specialized equipment.

HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SEWAGE WASTE

Sewage spills, be it backups or overflows are extremely unsanitary and is considered very dangerous as it poses a serious threat to people and to the environment. It spreads rapidly and therefore it’s essential that any sewage cleanup is dealt with quickly and effectively to minimize exposure and contain the spread.

Sewage water contains bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses that cause serious illness and even death in humans and animals. There is also a high risk of contamination from unknown chemicals such as solvents, carcinogens and pesticides. This kind of cross contamination can cause a danger of toxic, asphyxiating and flammable gasses within a confined space and can have disastrous consequences to your health, the environment and the local water supply. The microbes in raw sewage can enter the body via the nose, mouth, open wounds or by inhalation of aerosols or dusts. Tetanus, Hepatitis A, E. Coli and parasites are some of the few microbes that are possibly present in raw sewage.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IN CASE OF A SEWAGE SPILL?

1. Keep pets and children away from the area.

2. Turn off the main water supply if possible, to prevent more water from entering the sewer.

3. Turn off the electricity and remove small electrical devices from the areas with excess water if it is safe to do so.

4. Wear waterproof clothing (maybe a raincoat), waterproof boots, gloves and protective eyewear to protect yourself from coming into contact with the sewage. You can cut head and armholes on a large trash bag and wear it over your clothing for a little extra protection.

5. Try to stop the spill from entering storm drains and nearby natural water sources. Place sandbags, dirt or plastic tarps around the perimeter of the spill to stop the sewage from spreading.

6. Avoid walking on wet carpets

7. Avoid turning on fans or heating and air conditioning units as they may spread contamination.

8. Discard all the protective wear items and clothing once you are done and take a shower.

9. If you are located in Perth or Anywhere in WA, call WA Forensic Cleaning on 0499 944 636. We will be there within 2 hours of placing your call 24/7.

These small steps could save on overall damage and costs until professional help arrives.

OUR PROCESS

ONCE WE GET THERE ...

We will extract the spill using truck mounts and portable extractors and clean using anti microbials.

Once cleaning is done, we would use our own ATP meters to measure bacteria and ensure that the area is absolutely safe and clean.

We use air scrubbers with HEPA filters to remove contaminates from the air and to make sure the air is clean and safe. Thereafter we use Hydroxyl and ozone generators to kill any more microbials and remove any odour.

Odour blockers are used to neutralise any odour and later we use drying equipment to completely dry the affected area.

We use our own technicians and NOT subcontractors, unlike others in the industry. Therefore we can assure you that they are properly trained and certified in the proper procedure of Sewage Cleanup and Remediation.