COVID-19

  1. United Rentals Shares Safety Playbook For Equipment Rentals 8/13/2020

    United Rentals, Inc. the industry’s largest equipment rental provider, has shared nine key protocols at the core of its response to COVID-19.

  2. Water Environment Federation Panel Finds Low Risk Of Coronavirus For Wastewater Workers, Updates Guidelines For Safety 8/13/2020

    A blue-ribbon panel of experts convened by the Water Environment Federation to evaluate safety of wastewater workers during the coronavirus pandemic concluded that occupational risk of infection is low, standard wastewater treatment processes inactivate the virus, and additional research should be conducted to further increase understanding of hazards and protections for personnel.

  3. SUEZ’s Water Technologies & Solutions Donates To Support Global COVID-19 Relief Efforts 8/11/2020

    As part of an initiative to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, SUEZ’s Water Technology & Solutions (WTS) has earmarked approximately $1M to support communities in which it operates. With funding going to the Red Cross and Red Crescent, WorldServe International, Water for People, United Way, and Feeding America, these organizations will be able to assist communities around the world whose citizens are struggling during these trying times.

  4. Managing Your Potable Water System During The Pandemic 8/10/2020

    The government mandated business closures and travel restrictions, due to the COVID-19 virus, have caused many businesses to reduce water flow in various complex building water systems. While the COVID-19 virus is not associated with building water systems, there are other pathogens and water quality issues that can potentially develop due to stagnant or reduced water flow in buildings.

  5. WQA Offers Guidance On Sanitizing Water Treatment Systems 8/5/2020

    General guidance on sanitizing water treatment systems after a prolonged period of stagnation – such as during the recent COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders - is available from the Water Quality Association.

  6. NRWA Backs Emergency Assistance For Rural Water Systems Act 8/4/2020

    Congressmen David Rouzer of North Carolina (NC-07) and Filemón Vela Jr. of Texas (TX-34) introduced the Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act today.

  7. Major Role For Wastewater Epidemiology In Tackling Covid-19 8/2/2020

    Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has a significant part to play in identifying ‘silent’ Covid-19 cases in the community, research presented at the latest Water Action Platform webinar demonstrates.

  8. The Water Research Foundation Releases RFQ For SARS-CoV-2 Sewershed Sampling Study 7/29/2020

    This week, The Water Research Foundation (WRF) released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a research team to optimize sample design for the quantification of SARS-CoV-2 genes in sewage and wastewater.

  9. Persistent Drought And Surging COVID-19 Cases Come To Head In Puerto Rico 7/28/2020

    In recent days, Puerto Rico has emerged as a hotspot for the novel coronavirus. And, to make matters worse, large swathes of residents are combating the spread without access to clean water.

  10. Quick Response Restores Critical Water Supply To North Carolina Community During COVID-19 Outbreak 7/24/2020

    There is never a good time for a municipality to encounter problems with its water supply. But during the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak – when handwashing and sanitation are essential to maintaining public health – a reduction in water supply to residents quickly becomes critical.