Floodwaters Carry Harmful Bacteria in Springfield?

6/20/2023 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage “Like it never even happened” in Lane County.

The City of Eugene cautions residents to be aware of flooding risk that continues to be a risk to the community. In 1996, Springfield and other communities downstream of Eugene sustained heavier flooding due to uneven rainfall. Our local Springfield and East Lane County respond to flooding and other storm damage emergencies every year in the Springfield area.

The National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges people to be aware of the environmental health risks that floodwaters bring. After a flooding event occurs, the CDC warns of the dangers of consuming contaminated water. Flooding and runoff introduce dangerous chemicals, raw sewage, and other bacterial contaminants into the water, making it unsafe to drink, wash dishes, brush teeth, or prepare food.

The CDC also suggests removing and throwing out drywall and insulation that was contaminated with floodwater or sewage, and throwing out items that cannot be washed and cleaned with a bleach solution, such as mattresses, pillows, carpeting, carpet padding, and stuffed toys.

Turn Around Don’t Drown!

If you are driving, don’t drive in or through areas of standing water – even a few inches of water can cause cars and other vehicles to be swept away or stall from exposure.

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When your home or commercial business in Springfield experiences flooding or other damage, our Springfield and East Lane County professionals are Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your flood damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 541-741-7925.

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