COVID-19 & Water
As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, questions about the virus’s potential transmission and/or persistence in drinking water and wastewater are being asked.
The World Health Organization has issued guidance on water, sanitation and health care waste which is relevant for viruses (including coronaviruses). It can be found here.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration have also issued guidance. It can be found using the links below:
- https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-drinking-water-and-wastewater
- https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/controlprevention.html#solidwaste
The National Association of Water Companies, the American Water Works Association and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies have also issued a joint statement reassuring the public about the safety of tap water. You can read it here.
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