Contact Us VM3 Environmental, Inc. Home About Services Green Contact Bacteria Sampling Get an Estimate Today! Sewage Contamination Inspections When a flood occurs within a structure from sewage pipe backups, broken sewer pipes and or contaminated water intrusion, conditions within that structure can quickly become harmful to its occupants. If you suspect that water from a flood originated from a sewer line or toilet backup testing for bacteria should be performed. Why test for bacteria? Exposure to microorganisms and endotoxins as the result of a sewage spill can cause gastrointestinal illness and other adverse health effects in humans. Before the clean-up of a flood begins, a quantitative sample of the area is strongly recommended if fecal contamination is suspected. Quantitative analysis answers the question of how much and to what extent the contamination exists. To insure occupant safety, inspecting and testing contaminated areas (for dangerous microorganisms) immediately after a flood is HIGHLY recommended. Testing sewage contamination after a flood involves testing for a number of indicator organisms including specific organisms (E. coli and Enterococcus) that are uniquely found in sewage, specifically fecal contamination, originating from the lower intestines of warm blooded animals, including humans. Testing Methods We offer both quantitative (“how many”) and qualitative (“present/absent”) to help you determine if fecal contamination is present, to what extent and the effectiveness of remediation/clean-up. Pre-Remediation/clean-up Testing Services Testing Method: MF Sewage screen (E. coli & Enterococcus) Turn around time for lab results: 3 Days Post Remediation Testing/Clearance Services Testing Method: Fecal Coliform, Total Coliform, E. Coli P/A Turn around time for lab results: 3 Days San Diego 2888 Loker Ave E Ste 211 Carlsbad, CA 92010 Toll Free: +1 866 513 6653 Fax: +1 760 452 4448 760 273 9728 info@vm3enviro.com Los Angeles 3435 Ocean Park Blvd #107-276 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Toll Free: +1 866 513 6653 310 295 1099 info@vm3enviro.com Orange County 14271 Jeffrey Road #133 Irvine, CA 92620 Toll Free: +1 866 513 6653 949 269 3073 info@vm3enviro.com VM3 Environmental, Inc. © 2005 - 2020