Coronavirus (Covid-19) Resources for Water Treatment Professionals and Dealers
Many water treatment professionals are now faced with unchartered territory: how to go about conducting business during a shelter-in-place or stay-at-home order. While legal directives will vary by state, we should all be aware that “business as usual” is not an option, when operating during a global pandemic. This page will be updated with resources for dealers and water treatment professionals during the Covid-19 pandemic.
David Loveday Discusses what it means to be an essential business and how Water Quality Association is addressing the COVID-19 pandemic:
David Loveday Discusses Essential Business (mp3)
Download sample policy document (Word document)
Water Quality Association (WQA) Resources
- WQA Coronavirus Resource page
- WQA Government Updates
- WQA Coronavirus checklist
- WQA Open Letter regarding Life Sustaining Essential Products and Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis and Shelter-in-Place Directives
- Water treatment falls under DHS (Dept of Human Services) guidance as “essential”
- Essential Services Q&A from the WQA
- Letter to Customers
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) links
- OSHA Covid-19 Overview
- Key OSHA Standards, Worker’s Rights, and Employer Responsibilities for Covid-19
- OSHA Fact Sheet: Protecting Workers During a Pandemic
Center for Disease Control (CDC) links
- CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- CDC Frequently Asked Questions
- CDC – Covid 19 Facts vs. Rumors
- CDC – Prevention and Treatment
- CDC – Travel
Other links
- World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus Home Page
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Response Toolkit
- Covid-19 Customizable Flyer – From U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- EPA List of Disinfectants to use against COVID-19
- U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
- SBA Covid-19 Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
- National Manufacturers Association