The US EPA has a webpage dedicated to providing important information regarding “Coronavirus and Drinking Water and Wastewater“.
As of 23 March 2020, the questions addressed on that web page are:
- Is drinking tap water safe?
- Do I need to boil my drinking water?
- Is tap water safe to use for hand washing?
- What should I do If I’m concerned about my drinking water?
- Do I need to buy bottled water or store drinking water?
- What is EPA’s role in ensuring drinking water remains safe?
- Can I get COVID-19 from wastewater or sewage?
- Do wastewater treatment plants treat COVID-19?
- Will my septic system treat COVID-19?