The flood over the Pentecost weekend has severely impacted many regions. Further warnings have been issued for other areas as well. Once the water recedes, it’s time to start the cleanup. Here’s how to proceed step by step.
Safety First: Thoughtful actions prevent damage
When water enters the basement or home, it’s crucial to stay calm and act carefully. Reckless actions can be life-threatening, especially due to electrical wiring in basements and houses. You should not take measures in a flooded basement on your own. In case of damage, quick and thoughtful action can prevent greater harm.
Call the fire department in doubtful cases
If the basement is meters deep in water, electrical wiring might be damaged, posing a risk of lethal electric shocks. Moreover, if the water is pumped out too quickly, the house may become unstable due to high groundwater pressure. In such cases, it is advisable to call the fire department.
Remove water as quickly as possible
In the case of low water levels in the basement, homeowners can take action themselves. It’s important to pump out the water as quickly as possible to prevent moisture from seeping deeper into the floor and walls, which would increase the damage. Once the water level drops and there is no risk of additional incoming water, you should immediately begin pumping out the basement rooms.
Precautions when pumping out water
Start pumping out water only when the water level is stable or receding. Otherwise, the masonry joints could be washed out, and sandy subsoil could be damaged, leading to difficult-to-repair damage. Before entering the affected basement rooms, be sure to turn off the electricity to avoid life-threatening electric shocks.
Clear the basement and use suitable pumps
Remove furniture, carpets, and other items from the basement to work without obstruction. Use an effective dirty water submersible pump suitable for contaminated water. The robust dirty water pumps of the TWP series from Trotec reduce the residual water level to a suction height of 35 mm and are resistant to larger particles in the water.
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