Water damage can occur for a variety of reasons, some of which include:
There are three main types of water damage, categorized by the source of the water:
* Caused by a clean water source, such as a broken pipe or a roof leak.
* Typically involves clean water that does not pose any immediate health risks.
* Caused by water that contains contaminants, such as sewage or dishwasher overflow.
* Can cause illness if not properly addressed.
* Caused by heavily contaminated water, such as sewage backups or floodwater.
* Poses a significant health risk and requires immediate professional attention.
Water damage and flood damage are often confused, but there are key distinctions:
* **Flood damage** is caused by the overflowing of a body of water, such as a river or ocean.
* **Water damage** can occur in any environment where water has accumulated, regardless of the source.
Therefore, while both types of damage involve water, flood damage always involves water from an external source, whereas water damage can have a variety of causes.