Is toilet overflow water dangerous?
Water from the tank is clean. Water from the bowl, especially with waste, is contaminated and should be cleaned and disinfected properly.
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Answered by MyLocalWaterDamagePros · Leaks and sources
Water from the tank is clean. Water from the bowl, especially with waste, is contaminated and should be cleaned and disinfected properly.
Key points
- Tank water: clean.
- Bowl water: contaminated.
- Waste: treat as sewage.
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