The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proclaimed March 14-20 as National Fix a Leak Week. The Cambria water damage team from SERVPRO of Morro Bay / King City has summarized the leak detection and repair tips from the EPA into some easy strategies to help the community prevent costly water and mold damage.
CAMBRIA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2022
The United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) recently proclaimed March 14-20 as National Fix a Leak
Week. The Cambria water damage team from SERVPRO
of Morro Bay / King City has summarized the leak detection and repair
tips from the EPA into some easy strategies to help the community prevent
costly water and mold damage.
Leaks are not only expensive in terms of water loss and
water bills they can also contribute to water and mold damage. The insurance
industry ranks water damage as one of the most common claims along
with fire damage. The costs of fire damage often includes the water damage that
results from putting out a fire. Water damage is also frequently included in
the cost of storm damage.
- Household
water damage cost approximately $20 billion per year.
- Leaks
waste more than 10,000 gallons of water annually.
- Landscape
watering loses up to 24,000 gallons of water per year per household to
wind, evaporation and runoff.
Homeowners, tenants and business owners, can benefit by
checking for leaks as well as identifying other ways water may be wasted. The
EPA has designated Fix a Leak Week to bring public awareness to a costly
problem but anytime is appropriate to check for leaks and water damage.
Most leaks are easily identified and it’s important to
repair them quickly. The Fix a Leak website has many tips to help identify and
repair leaks and other sources of water loss. The Cambria
water damage team has summarized these tips to make it easier for
everyone to participate, and to also check for signs of water damage:
- Check
for leaks under and around sinks, bathtubs, showers, toilets, washers,
dishwashers, refrigerators and outdoor watering systems. Look for standing
water, wet or moist spots, and examine pipes for leaks.
- Examine
faucets for dripping or leaking around the base.
- Check
hoses and irrigation systems for leaks and landscaping for excessive
watering.
- Check
under the house for signs of moisture, standing water or leaking pipes.
- Look
for mold under sinks and around water-using appliances. Also look for mold
in crawl spaces, on walls, especially near the floor or ceiling, behind
furniture and in closets and cabinets. Mold needs moisture to grow and can
be a sign of water damage.
- Mold
growing around window and door frames is another sign of water damage.
Most leaks are easily repaired by replacing gaskets,
washers, toilet flappers, and repairing pipes and pipe joints. Prompt leak
repair reduces water waste and the risk of water damage.
Repairing water damage isn’t always as easy as fixing leaks.
There are several steps starting with assessing the extent of the damage to
removing water and drying the affected areas. Water damage can range from a
stain on the floor to extensive damage to entire sections and contents.
The Cambria
water damage team’s remediation process includes:
- Assessing
the damage and creating a remediation plan.
- Removing
water using specialized pumps and vacuums.
- Drying
using powerful air movers and dehumidifiers.
- Cleaning,
sanitizing and deodorizing.
- Restoring
the home or business to its pre-water damage condition.
- Helping
process insurance claims.
Serving the Central Coast and Cambria since 2007, SERVPRO of
Morro Bay / King City responds to emergencies 24/7 and is uniquely qualified to
help minimize interruptions caused by water damage. The team’s solutions
include a thorough assessment, removing water, drying, dehumidifying, removing
odors, cleaning furnishings, clothing, personal items, and making sure repairs are
completed.
Media Contact:
SERVPRO
of Morro Bay / King City
630 Quintana Road #227
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 674-5771