Sewage Cleanup in Colorado Springs

Biohazard Certified · Complete Sanitization · 24/7 Emergency Response

Health Risks of Sewage Exposure

Sewage contains a dangerous mix of human waste, bacteria, viruses, and chemical compounds. Direct or indirect exposure can cause serious illness including E. coli infection, hepatitis A, salmonellosis, and gastroenteritis. Even the vapors from sewage backup can cause respiratory irritation and nausea.

The IICRC classifies sewage backup as Category 3 water, the most dangerous category of water damage. All materials that come into contact with sewage must either be properly sanitized using EPA-registered biocides or disposed of entirely.

Evacuation of the affected area is strongly recommended until our certified technicians have completed extraction and initial sanitization.

Our Sewage Cleanup Process

1. Protective containment: Our technicians arrive in full PPE and seal the affected area to prevent cross-contamination to clean areas of the home.
2. Sewage extraction: All sewage and contaminated water is extracted using commercial-grade equipment and transported for proper disposal.
3. Contaminated material removal: All porous materials that cannot be decontaminated (carpet, drywall, insulation, subfloor in severe cases) are removed and disposed of per local regulations.
4. Deep sanitization: All remaining surfaces are treated with EPA-registered antimicrobial and disinfectant solutions, followed by a dwell time sufficient to achieve pathogen kill rates.
5. Deodorization: Thermal fogging and hydroxyl treatment eliminate odor-causing bacteria from the air and from porous surfaces.
6. Structural drying: Industrial drying equipment ensures no residual moisture remains to support mold or bacterial growth.

What Causes Sewage Backups

Sewage backups in Colorado Springs homes most commonly result from:

• Tree root intrusion into aging clay or cast iron sewer lines
• Blockages from non-flushable items (wipes, paper products, grease)
• Municipal sewer system surges during heavy rain events
• Collapsed or offset sewer laterals in older neighborhoods
• Failed sump pump or ejector pump

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