Sewage Cleanup

Sewage backup is one of the most hazardous water intrusion events a property can experience. Raw sewage—classified as Category 3 or black water under IICRC S500 standards—contains bacteria, viruses, and parasites capable of causing serious illness. Delano Water Damage Restoration treats every sewage cleanup with full personal protective equipment, containment, and EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants rated for biological contamination. We begin by extracting the sewage, bagging and disposing of all contaminated porous materials that cannot be safely decontaminated, and applying broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents to all affected surfaces.

Because Category 3 water saturates flooring, subfloors, wall framing, and drywall, material removal is often more extensive than in clean-water losses. Our technicians assess each situation individually, determining which materials can be safely decontaminated and which must be removed entirely based on their porosity and the degree of contamination. After contaminated materials are removed, the area is treated, dried to IICRC moisture standards, and cleared before any reconstruction begins—protecting occupants from residual biological hazards.

Sewer backups in Delano can stem from city main blockages, tree root intrusion into private lateral lines, or failed internal drain lines. While we focus on remediating the property damage, our documentation can assist your plumber in understanding the scope of the intrusion and aid your insurance adjuster in processing your claim. We treat every sewage cleanup with the urgency and thoroughness the health risk demands.