It can happen in any bathroom, even in Littleton. Either the drain was clogged OR you just forgot the water was running. Either way, after the water filled the sink, the excess had to go somewhere! And it probably went everywhere. Most sinks (especially bathroom sinks) have an overflow opening on the inside of the side closest to you, near the top. The purpose is to prevent overflowing by directing water to go thru that hole and down the drain. However, sometimes this ‘emergency exit’ does not direct the water properly into the drain and you are left with a wet mess in the bathroom cabinet. Since the water from your sink and bathtub is safe for consumption, there is little bacteria that can cause harm right away. The threat will develop, however, if more than 48 hours passes after the overflow. Call Team K Services immediately for help with your water damage cleanup . Secondary Damage From Overflow Any errant water from an overflowing sink can weaken the integrity of flo...
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