Pinellas County’s Water And Wastewater During Coronavirus

From the Pinellas County Government:

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus and Pinellas County’s Drinking Water and Wastewater

Drinking Water

• COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking-water supplies, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the risk to water supplies is low. Residents can continue to use and drink water from their tap as usual.
• Boiling your water is not required as a precaution against COVID-19.
• You may continue to use potable water to wash your hands and for consumption. According to the CDC, washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds helps prevent the spread of COVID-19. Visit the CDC website to stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 information, including safety precautions.
• You do not need to buy water or store drinking water. There are no indications that COVID-19 is in the drinking water supply or will affect the reliable supply of water.
• Pinellas County Utilities’ water supply meets or exceeds all EPA regulations for the treatment requirements for public water systems that prevent waterborne pathogens such as viruses from contaminating drinking water. These treatment requirements include filtration and disinfectants that remove or kill pathogens before they reach the tap.

Wastewater/Sewer

• Wastewater treatment plants treat viruses and other pathogens. COVID-19 is a type of virus that is particularly susceptible to disinfection. Standard treatment and disinfectant processes at wastewater treatment plants are expected to be effective.

Visit https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-drinking-water-and-wastewater to learn more about the coronavirus and drinking water and waste water.

This press release was produced by the Pinellas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.