There are 3 Categories of Water

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There are 3 Categories of Water

Categories of water are defined by the IICRC S500 standard. It says the originating source of the water and the quality after contacting materials present determine the category. Category 1 is defined by water originating from a sanitary water source and does not pose risk. An example would be an overflowing bath tub. A Category 2 water contains significant contamination and has the potential to cause sickness if consumed. It may contain microorganisms as well as matter. An example would be overflow from a washing machine. Category 3 water is grossly contaminated and can contain pathogenic, toxigenic or other harmful agents. An example of a category 3 would be a toilet back up.

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