In this article:
Learn how to identify the Source of Loss and initial Category of Water as part of the Hydro job setup.
Glossary of Terms
| Source of Loss | The originating source of the water (appliance, water line, etc). |
| Category of Water | Refers to the level of contamination in the water, considering its source. |
| Category 1 |
Water originates from a sanitary water source and does not pose risk from dermal, ingestion, or inhalation exposure (e.g. broken water supply lines, sink or tub overflows with no contaminants, melting ice or snow and falling rainwater). *Sometimes referred to as "clean". |
| Category 2 |
Water contains significant contamination, and has potential to cause sickness if contacted or consumed (e.g. toilet overflows, discharge from dishwashers or washing machines, broken aquariums). *Sometimes referred to as "grey". |
| Category 3 |
Water which is grossly contaminated and contains pathogenic, toxigenic, or other harmful agents. Can cause significant reactions if contacted or consumed (e.g. sewage, flooding from seawater, or ground surface water and rising water from rivers or streams and other contaminated water entering or affecting the indoor environment). *Sometimes referred to as "black". |
Entering Source of Loss & Category of Water
The first step during job setup is to document the source of loss and category of water at the source.
- Open the Source of Loss and Category of Water task.
- Enter the Source of Loss: the originating source of the water (e.g., appliance, water line, etc.).
- Select the Category of Water coming from the source. This refers to the level of contamination in the water at the source. It can change as it sits for a few days or spreads into the chamber, but that can be documented separately in Chamber Settings later.
- If applicable, check the box for Hazardous Materials such as mold and enter a note with the relevant details.
- When done, tap Complete.
*Check out our EncircleU course "Hydro for Technicians" for a more in-depth and interactive learning experience on the Hydro tool.
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