Frequently asked questions
contamination questions
How should I respond to a sewage backup?
Keep people and pets away from sewage and anything it contacted. Do not treat sewage cleanup as an ordinary do-it-yourself water cleanup.
Address electrical and structural hazards first, then seek current public-health guidance or qualified cleanup help.
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Is clear-looking floodwater safe to touch or clean up?
Appearance does not show whether floodwater contains sewage, chemicals, dangerous debris, or electrical hazards.
Avoid contact and use public-health or qualified cleanup guidance when contamination cannot be ruled out.
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What if a cut or sore contacted floodwater?
Leave the contaminated area, wash exposed skin with soap and safe water, and follow current public-health guidance.
Seek prompt medical attention for an injury, illness, or other health concern; this site cannot diagnose or assess an exposure.
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Can porous belongings contaminated by sewage or floodwater be kept?
Some porous materials cannot be cleaned and dried safely after contamination. Do not handle them until electrical, structural, and exposure hazards are controlled.
Use current public-health and flooded-home guidance to decide what can be cleaned or must be discarded, and document damage only when it is safe.
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