Water is a necessity, but when it damages your home or business, the damage can continue to escalate the longer the damaged area is allowed to stay wet. There are always potential health risks with water damage. Long-term water damage can lead to mold problems and allergic reactions or other serious health issues. By not taking quick action you could put your family’s or employees, health at risk. In the right conditions mold can begin to grow within twenty four hours. This is why you should take quick action to remove the water and dry out the area. The longer your home or office stay wet, the greater the risk is that they will be seriously damaged and the growth of mold will begin.