Water damage can come from many different sources.

7/6/2020 (Permalink)

Water Damage

Water damage may be slow and minor such as water spots, that may eventually worsen, or it may be instantaneous and catastrophic such as flash flooding. However it occurs, water damage is a major contributor to property loss.

Causes

Water damage can come from many different sources such as: a broken dishwasher hose, a washing machine overflow, a leaky dishwasher, broken, frozen or leaking pipes, flood waters, or overflowing bathtubs and clogged toilets.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 13.7% of all water used in the home today can be attributed to plumbing leaks. On the average that is approximately 10,000 gallons of water per year wasted by leaks for each US home. A tiny, 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can release up to 250 gallons of water a day.

Experts suggest that homeowners inspect and replace worn pipe fittings and hose connections (to all household appliances that use water) at least once a year. 

Have you experienced a water damage? Do you need cleanup and restoration services? SERVPRO of The East End is here to help, 631-653-9595.