COVID-19 and Our Water & Wastewater Industry
(March 17, 2020) – As an essential service, our laboratory continues to operate to protect public health and preserve our environment. The Centers for Disease Control and Water Environment Federation has shared guidance about drinking water and wastewater transmission of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Their websites will be frequently updated with new information as it becomes available. Live information on their website should be used for the most accurate information.
According to WEF, currently, there is no evidence that the COVID-19 virus survives the disinfection process for drinking water and wastewater.
- The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water.
- The risk of transmission through feces is expected to be low based on data from previous outbreaks of related coronaviruses, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).
- At this time, the risk of transmission of COVID-19 through sewerage systems is thought to be low.
Water Transmission and COVID-19 <--This Site Answers the following Questions:
- Can the COVID-19 virus spread through drinking water?
- Is the COVID-19 virus found in feces?
- Can the COVID-19 virus spread through pools and hot tubs?
- Can the COVID-19 virus spread through sewerage systems?
- Should wastewater workers take extra precautions to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus?
For Guidance for Reducing Health Risk to Workers Handling Human Wastewater <-- This Site Shares the following Information:
- Basic Hygiene Practices for Workers
- Personal Protective Equipment
We remain committed to providing our team with all support, tools, and information necessary to safely perform their jobs.
If you are a client experiencing disruption to business operations, please contact your project manager as soon as you learn so that we can make arrangements to accommodate your alterations.