I.OVERVIEW
Category 3 Black Water. Contained. Neutralized. Documented.
Sewage intrusions are classified as Category 3 'black water' events under IICRC S500 — among the most hazardous residential scenarios a homeowner faces. Paragon's biohazard-trained crews use EPA-registered antimicrobial agents, negative air pressure containment, and HEPA filtration to eliminate contamination at the pathogen level. We don't mask odors or wipe surfaces — we eradicate the biological hazard at its source and provide the documentation to prove it.
II.WHY IT MATTERS
Sewage contains Hepatitis A, E. coli, Salmonella, and dozens of other pathogens that survive on porous surfaces for days. Standard disinfectants applied to surfaces without proper containment and airflow management are insufficient. IICRC S500 Category 3 protocol requires full PPE, negative-air containment, bulk removal of contaminated porous materials, and EPA-registered antimicrobial fogging.
Bleach cleans surfaces. It does not reach contamination inside drywall, behind baseboards, or in subfloor assemblies — all of which sewage infiltrates within minutes of contact. Paragon removes all contaminated porous material (drywall, insulation, carpet, wood) that cannot be reliably decontaminated. This is the only method that eliminates rather than masks the hazard.
In condos, townhomes, and multi-unit buildings, sewage events often involve shared plumbing stacks and potential cross-contamination of neighboring units. Paragon coordinates with HOA management, provides containment documentation, and manages the scope review required for shared-wall situations common in South Bay beach communities.
III.PROCESS
IV.CAPABILITIES
V.FAQ
VI.OUR COMMITMENT
VII.SERVICE AREAS
VIII.CONTINUE
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