San Antonio neighborhood battles water damage
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Residents in a San Antonio, Texas neighborhood have constant battles with water damage because of reoccurring water damage.
The culprit: a break in a water-line that runs through the neighborhood, which has been broken since 1995. This main water-line bursts in two a fountain at least once a year.
Ken5.com reports a man affected in this neighborhood constantly has a flooded backyard, shed, and garage. The foundation of this man’s home is falling apart and the cracks in his walls prove it. Another neighbor has had to fix her foundation a couple of times.
The residents affected cannot seek damages in court because the broken water-line is a public utility protected by law.
Flood damage can do more than just make cracks in walls and cause foundations to crumble. Water brings mold, which can create even more extensive damage that can be difficult to remediate.
When there is water damage present in a building, all the items that got wet need to be dried-out 100%. If not, mold will take this as an open invitation to make itself at home.
Tags: Flood Damage, mold, Water Damage
