Coronavirus itself has not been detected in drinking water supplies. However, stagnant conditions while buildings are unused could cause bacterial growth that may foul or plug water treatment systems if not brought back online properly.
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COVID-19 PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) INFORMATION
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WQA supports EPA position that water employees are essential workers during COVID-19 pandemic
The Water Quality Association supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s request of all U.S. governors that drinking water employees be considered essential workers when state(more…)
CA – Provision of Potable Water is an Essential Function
Those working in the water sector must be flexible and collectively work toward solutions to accomplish the essential tasks and maintain the essential services to which we have committed and of which our communities so critically depend upon.
COVID-19 – WQA warns against water treatment telemarketing scams
COVID-19 transmission not linked to drinking water supplies
The Essential Nature of Water Quality Service Providers
In responding to the COVID-19 crisis, water treatment professionals, manufacturers, deliverers and service providers of point-of-use and point-of-entry (POU/POE) water treatment products and home and business delivered bottled water are incorporated into many designations and categories (and governmental announcements and directives) for products and services deemed “essential” due to the critical products and services they provide and their role in safeguarding America’s drinking water.