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Category 3 water

Category 3 water is grossly contaminated with pollutants, including fungi and bacteria.

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Category 3 water

Category 3 water is grossly contaminated with pollutants, including fungi and bacteria.

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Universal exclusions in property and liability insurance policies for losses related to fungi/bacteria automatically apply to Category 3 water losses because of the bacteria and/or fungi in the water. Insurance coverage gaps for losses associated with Category 3 water can be filled using the same risk management tools and environmental insurance products created for fungus/mold risks in 2003.