What to Do If Water is in Pan Under Water Heater?

What to do if water is in pan under the water heater is to prevent the water from rising to the level of the pan, and try to absorb the water to prevent it from flooding the entire floor. It can be very difficult to get the water out of a very large pan. The best idea is to try to fill the pan with water and then let it drain into a larger pan and fill that with more water. If you are desperate for water, you may have to improvise a bit to find what you need to get rid of the water.