Water Categorization Types
Level of contamination present in the source water.
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+ Category 1
- Category 1 is water from a clean or sanitary source. Formerly known as clear water. These can include water from broken clean water supply lines; clean water from toilet tank or bowl; faucets; and bottled water. Although the source may be from a clean source, it can quickly degrade into category 2 or 3 depending upon such factors as time, temperature, and contact with contaminants.
+ Category 2
- Category 2 is water with some level of contaminants that could cause discomfort or illness if ingested. Formerly known as grey water. Sources for category 2 water may include washing machine overflow; toilet overflow with some urine, but no feces; dishwasher overflow. Category 2 water can quickly degrade into category 3 depending upon such factors as time, temperature, and contact with contaminants.
+ Category 3
- Category 3 water is grossly unsanitary, and could cause severe illness or death if ingested. Formerly known as black water. Sources for category 3 water include, but are not limited to, sewage; flooding from rivers or streams; Wind driven rain, water from beyond the toilet trap; water from the toilet bowl with feces; and standing water that has begun to support microbial growth.