Sewage Cleanup and Restoration

At SERVPRO® of Downtown Portland / Team McGinnis, we understand that sewage backups are more than just unpleasant—they pose serious health risks and require immediate, professional attention. Our expert sewage cleanup services are designed to handle the mess safely, thoroughly, and efficiently, helping protect your property and those inside it.

Sewage water is considered a category 3 biohazard, containing bacteria, viruses, and harmful contaminants. Whether it’s caused by a toilet overflow, sewer backup, or flooding, our trained technicians are equipped with the proper safety gear, disinfectants, and extraction tools to handle it all. We remove the waste, thoroughly clean and disinfect all affected areas, and address potential moisture concerns to help prevent mold growth.

Fast response is critical when dealing with sewage, and our team is available 24/7 to respond to your emergency. We’ll work quickly to restore your home or business to a clean, safe condition.

When it comes to biohazard cleanup, trust SERVPRO of Downtown Portland / Team McGinnis to do the job right. Call us anytime—because when it comes to sewage, there’s no time to waste.

Sewage Backup or Toilet Overflow? Call Us Today – (503) 404-3004

There are three major types of contaminated water. SERVPRO of Downtown Portland / Team McGinnis will inspect that contaminated water to determine the type of water and then plan the appropriate response to safely restore your home or business.

The three types of contaminated water:

Category 1: "Clean Water"

This is water from a clean source, such as a broken clean water supply line or faucet. If left untreated, category 1 water can quickly degrade into category 2 or 3 water depending upon such factors as time, temperature, and contact with contaminants.

  • Water from a clean source like a broken water line
  • If left untreated, can degrade into category 2 or 3

Category 2: "Gray Water"

This water has a significant level of contamination that could cause discomfort or illness if ingested. Sources for category 2 water may include washing machine overflow; toilet overflow with some urine, but no feces; or dishwasher overflow.

  • May contain bacteria and viruses
  • Can quickly degrade into category 3 if left untreated

Category 3: "Black Water"

This water is grossly unsanitary and could cause severe illness or death if ingested, and any contact should be avoided. Sources for category 3 water could include flooding from rivers or streams, water from beyond the toilet trap, water from the toilet bowl with feces, or standing water that has begun to support microbial growth.

  • May contain untreated sewage, harsh chemicals, and microbes
  • Water from flooding rivers or sewer backup

24 Emergency Service

Sewage backup should be considered an emergency and dealt with as quickly as possible. We are the water damage restoration specialists with specific training and expertise to safely restore your home or business.