Toilet Overflow Repair Service in Greater Chicagoland

The Dangers of Toilet Overflow

Toilet overflow can invite one of three kinds of contaminated water in your home. These are:

• Clean water – Comes from a clean source (e.g. broken water supply line, leaking faucet, etc.). Though it may look clean, it can turn into gray or black water depending on the temperature, the length of time it’s been exposed to the environment, and surrounding contaminants.
• Gray water – Untreated gray water causes discomfort or illness. Gray water often comes from washing machine overflow, dishwasher overflow, and toilet overflow with some urine. The water may contain bacteria and viruses, or worse, it could escalate to black water if ignored.
• Black water – This type of water is grossly contaminated. It causes severe illness or death if ingested. Any form of contact should be avoided. This level of contamination is caused by flooding from rivers or streams, water from beyond the toilet trap, toilet water with fecal matter, and stagnating water that supports microbial growth.

If you aren’t able to clean and eliminate the contaminated water properly, your property is at risk of developing water damage like:

• Mold and mildew growth
• Wood rotting and Dry rot
• Bacterial, vermin, and insect infestation

That’s why it’s best to contact Romexterra Construction, so we can deal with your toilet overflow problem correctly.