waaa!! Oh man, I hope it works too!!! That's nasty! One of those things you think you don't need to worry bout if you're renting - then again that's up to whether you've got a decent landlord.
Meep. Have you got insurance covering it and stuff? I hope you get it cleared, lack of water makes you suddenly realize how much you rely on it being everywhere!

hugs xxxx p.s. aww your background is so cool