Do not rebuild over a sewage loss until the plumbing cause is reasonably established and corrected. Depending on the event, that can require a camera inspection, line cleaning, repair of a break or offset, root treatment or replacement, pump or backwater-valve evaluation, or correction of a fixture

Reoccupancy should wait until active sewage entry is stopped, contaminated water and unsalvageable materials are removed, affected areas are cleaned, the structure is dry, and any access or airborne-contamination controls needed during work are no longer necessary. Occupancy decisions should conside

Nonporous belongings can sometimes be cleaned and disinfected if every contaminated surface is accessible and the item will not be damaged by the process. Porous items that absorbed sewage – such as many upholstered, paper, composite, and absorbent materials – may be difficult to restore reliably. S