Is raw sewage backing up into your home? One of the most insidious and dangerous forms of water damage can be from sewage-related sources. Leaking sewage pipes can soak your house with raw sewage. What’s worse is sewage backing up from your toilets and drains. The latter not only pumps copious amounts of sewage into your home but also all that it contains. Fecal matter, chemical waste, rotten food particles, and more can come up with raw sewage. This is a dangerously nasty concoction of pathogens, allergens, bacteria, and diseases. You should immediately evacuate your house and call for emergency services. Sewage backing up is nothing less than a sanitation emergency. It causes the most damage out of any water damage cause apart from flooding. You will need water remediation services and sanitation and woodwork as well. Any carpeting, textiles, or upholstery will need to be thrown away. Here are the steps you’ll have to take to ensure that the standing water does not continue to harm you or your property: Drain the Water Draining the water is what you need to prioritize the most. Standing water is always bad and standing sewage is a hundred times worse. Your first priority should be to block the water supply so sewage stops coming up. Stopping the water supply will also prevent possible contamination into other water lines. Professional heavy duty pumps will quickly drain your house of sewage water. Dispose any Solid Waste Draining sewage water is only part one of many steps. Sewage contains a lot of solid matter and waste. This waste needs to be promptly collected in sealed bags. Solid sewage waste is a potent source for many dangerous pathogens and bacteria. It also has a strong foul odor which can settle in deeply. Solid waste needs to be disposed of properly and not dumped in the open. Strip Sewage Soaked Items and Furniture Short of expensive and precious belongings, sewage soaked items aren’t worth saving. Cleaners will need to remove anything which has been in substantial contact with raw sewage. This includes any furniture, upholstery, carpeting, and possessions. This also includes the floorboards or sections of the wall. Sewage water can penetrate deeply and there is no cheap way to deep clean affected items for complete sanitation. Carpets or boards which had only minimum contact might still be saved but the rest has to go. Clean and Decontaminate This is the process of applying chemical and enzyme treatments to clean your house. Water damage experts will wash, scrub, and clean the entirety of your house. This is because the odors and bacteria from sewage can easily spread throughout your house. Every surface and area will be treated for sewage damage. Deodorize   This is the final decontamination where any final bacteria are eliminated. The house is also cleared of odors. Restoration The last step of the process is restoration. Stripped away wood and boards need to be replaced. Furniture needs to be replaced or salvaged, if possible. Conclusion Contact Service Team of Professionals (STOP) for any sewage backup treatment. Our experts will take the utmost care and urgency to solve the matter. Visit our website for more information on our services.