While it is not very common, it is a possibility that the worst plumbing disaster happens – a major leak. It could be a busted pipe, a clogged toilet or a drain hose that got dislodged, but the results are usually disastrous. If this happens to you, you need to take a few steps to minimize the damage, as well as, the danger. Naturally, your first step should be to turn off the water to stop things from getting worse. If there is a valve right near the leak that you can turn off, that is probably your best option, but it might be necessary to turn of the main water shut-off valve.
Your next step might not be as obvious, but you should also turn off your electricity. Water in the wrong spot could actually turn into a lethal trap when you have a live circuit nearby. After this, you will need to contact a water damage remediation company for the cleanup as soon as possible, since you could be dealing with mold growth very quickly, even as early as one day after the incident.
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