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A Guide to Water Damage Categories in Memphis, TN | Leading Remediation Tennessee


When your Memphis, TN property is affected by water, your first call should be to a professional. At Leading Remediation Tennessee, we know that not all water damage is the same. The IICRC classifies water into three categories based on the source and level of contamination. As your local experts, we believe an informed homeowner can make safer decisions. This guide explains the three categories of water and why our 24/7 response is critical for all of them.

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About Leading Remediation Tennessee in Memphis, TN


We are your local, IICRC-certified restoration team right here in the Memphis, TN area. Leading Remediation Tennessee is committed to serving this community with the fastest, most professional water damage restoration service available. Our technicians are your neighbors, and we are dedicated to restoring your home safely and quickly, working directly with your insurance to make the process simple.

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A Homeowner's Guide to Water Categories


The treatment and restoration process depends entirely on the type of water involved.

  • Category 1: "Clean Water"Source: This is water from a clean source, like a burst supply line, overflowing sink, or a failed water heater.The Risk: While it starts clean, it's not harmless. After 24-48 hours, this water can mix with building materials and begin to grow bacteria and mold, degrading into Category 2.Our Response: Leading Remediation Tennessee responds quickly to extract the water and begin structural drying to prevent it from becoming a bigger problem.
  • Category 2: "Gray Water"Source: This water is contaminated and could cause illness if ingested. Sources include overflowing dishwashers, washing machines, or toilets (with no solid waste).The Risk: This water contains detergents, cleaning agents, or biological contaminants. It requires specialized cleaning and sanitization.Our Response: We remove the water, clean all affected surfaces with antimicrobial treatments, and ensure the property is sanitized before drying.
  • Category 3: "Black Water"Source: This is grossly unsanitary water. Sources include sewage backups, rising floodwaters (from rivers or streams), or toilet overflows (with solid waste).The Risk: Black water is highly toxic and contains dangerous pathogens, bacteria, and viruses. Never attempt to clean this yourself.Our Response: This is an emergency that requires professional-grade Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Leading Remediation Tennessee's certified team will perform a full removal, containment, and disinfection of the entire area. All porous materials (like drywall and carpet) are typically removed and replaced.




Water Damage FAQs


  • My water looks clean, is it safe?Even if it looks clean, it can be Category 2 or 3. It's best to treat all water damage as a potential hazard and call us.
  • Will my insurance cover all three categories?Most insurance policies cover sudden and accidental damage (like burst pipes). Flood damage is a separate policy. Leading Remediation Tennessee is an insurance expert and can help you navigate your claim.


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General Service FAQs


  • What if I find mold?We are also certified mold remediation experts. If we find mold, we have the training and equipment to handle it safely.
  • Do you also handle fire damage?Yes, Leading Remediation Tennessee is a full-service restoration company, providing expert fire damage restoration in the Memphis, TN area.




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Customer Reviews

"We had a sewage backup... Category 3, as I learned from them. It was a nightmare. Leading Remediation Tennessee was so professional. They handled it all, and I'm so grateful my family is safe."

"Our dishwasher flooded the kitchen with 'gray water.' The team from Leading Remediation Tennessee explained the whole process, and their cleanup was incredibly thorough. A fantastic local service."

" The team from Leading Remediation Tennessee explained the whole process, and their cleanup was incredibly thorough. A fantastic local service."





Memphis, TN Insights: Population,
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Memphis is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the seat of Shelby County in the southwest part of the state; it is situated along the Mississippi River. With a population of 633,104 at the 2020 U.S. census, Memphis is the second-most populous city in Tennessee after Nashville.

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