Monson Category 3: What Owners Should Know
Residential or commercial, water damage emergencies in Monson keep coming back to the same drivers. sewer lateral collapse during atmospheric river rainfall events sits at the top of the list. A close second is hillside septic system failure during saturated soil conditions.
Monson's mild, temperate climate promotes bacterial growth in contaminated water, increasing the risk of prolonged exposure and health hazards.
Water damage in Monson follows a few local patterns. sewer lateral collapse during atmospheric river rainfall events accounts for the bulk of our calls. Monson's mild, temperate climate promotes bacterial growth in contaminated water, increasing the risk of prolonged exposure and health hazards. What you see at the surface is rarely the full picture. Moisture moves through wall cavities, electrical conduit, and subflooring, and only professional moisture mapping shows where it actually went.
For public guidance on the health effects of mold after prolonged water exposure, see the EPA mold and health page.

