Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
The Pennsylvania Rural Water Association mission is to serve the water and wastewater industry across Pennsylvania. The stability of essential life services are needed now more than ever. As we all face the challenges of the Coronavirus, this mission is at its most critical. We urge every precaution to protect the security and operation of systems and also the health and well-being of system managers, operators, and support staff so that clean water flows without interruption. Your association stands ready to assist you with any problem or emergency as always. Email or Call (800) 653-7792! We continue to coordinate with other PA agencies and gather all available resources. We are immediately trying to address the issues of operator shortages, supply chain, and the changing information coming out of Harrisburg. Below is a list of links that you can navigate for the latest information. We will update this page as more information becomes available.
FREE Masks from Pennsylvania Rural Water Association in conjunction with PAWARN
Coronavirus COVID-19 Statistics, Information, and Prevention
From Governor Wolf, Yellow Zone Guidance for Businesses
From Governor Wolf, Yellow Zone Guidance for Businesses
Show Me the Science – When & How to Use Hand Sanitizer in Community Settings
Center for Disease Control, Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Covid-19 Information
Center for Disease Control (CDC), Coronavirus (COVID-19)
John Hopkins Realtime Covid-19 Live Map
Johns Hopkins Realtime COVID-19 Statistics Global Cases by state and Nation
PA Dept of Health Live Updates
Pennsylvania Department of Health, PAcast, Live Updates
President Donald J. Trump Approves Pennsylvania Disaster Declaration
President Trump Declares Pennsylvania in a State of Emergency
Covid vs. US Daily Average Cause of Death
Realtime comparative average deaths per day (watch to the end)
Water and Wastewater Information
Protect function and personnel by isolating work groups, zones, and times
Become a PA WARN Member for extra help during this time!
PaWARN: JOIN a proven emergency response system that works
Center for Disease Control: Water Transmission and Covid-19 FAQ's
Center for Disease Control (CDC), Water Transmission and COVID-19
Center for Disease Control: Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices
for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
Center for Disease Control: Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices
Environmental Protection Agency: Coronavirus and Drinking Water & Wastewater
EPA, Coronavirus and Drinking Water and Wastewater
Environmental Protection Agency: Incident Action Checklist - Pandemic Incidents
EPA, Coronavirus and Water Utilities, Incident Action Checklist - Pandemic Incidents
Environmental Protection Agency: Thanking Everyday Water Heroes
EPA, Thanking Everyday Water Heroes
Environmental Protection Agency: Water Utility Checklist
COVID-19 Planning and Response: Overview of EPA's Pandemic Incident Action Checklist for Water Utilities
FEMA: Free Washable Cloth Masks for Water Utilities
FEMA: Free Washable Cloth Masks for Water Utilities
Order Restricting Utility Construction Projects
PA Governor Wolf - Order Restricting Utility Construction Projects
PA DEP Operator Certification Deadline Extensions Available
PA DEP Operator Certification Request for Cycle Extension
PA DEP Safe Drinking Water COVID-19 Information
PA DEP Safe Drinking Water COVID-19 Information
PA DEP Issues New Guidance On Inspections, Permit Enforcement, Waivers Of Permit, Regulatory Provisions During COVID-19 Pandemic
New Guidance On Inspections, Permit Enforcement, Waivers Of Permit, Regulatory Provisions During COVID-19 Pandemic
Penn State Guidance Building Potable Water Flushing Guidance Following Periods of Temporary Shut-Down
Penn State Guidance Building Potable Water Flushing Guidance Following Periods of Temporary Shut-Down
Resources
AWWA Covid-19 Webinars
American Water Works Association (AWWA), COVID-19 Webinars
NRWA Covid-19 Statement
National Rural Water Association (NRWA), COVID-19 Statement
OSHA Covid-19 Overview
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), COVID-19
PA Warn Website
PA Warn, Here When You Need Us... (717) 774-8870
PA AWWA Covid-19 Updates
Pennsylvania American Water Works Association (PA-AWWA) - COVID-19 News Updates
PA DEP Accredited Laboratories
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Accredited Laboratories
PA Department of Health: Covid-19 Guidance for Essential Businesses
PA Department of Health: Covid-19 Guidance for Essential Businesses
PA Department of Health: Covid-19 Overview
Pennsylvania Department of Health, Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pennsylvania Overview
PA Department of Health: Workplace Safety Question and Answer (updated)
PA Department of Health: Workplace Safety Question and Answer
Commonwealth of PA: Covid-19 Updates
Pennsylvania Government, Responding to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania
DCED: A Collection of Covid-19 Resources
Pennsylvania Government, COVID-19 Resources for Businesses, Communities, and Local Governments
PA PUC: Covid-19 Disaster Emergency
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Disaster Emergency COVID-19
PMAA: Guidance to Municipal Authorities During Covid-19 Pandemic
Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA), Guidance During COVID-19
Office of Unemployment Compensation: Information for Pennsylvania Employees Impacted by Covid-19
Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation for Employees Impacted by COVID-19
US Department of Labor: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Poster
United States Department of Labor, Families First Coronavirus Response Act POSTER
US Department of Labor: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Questions & Answers
United States Department of Labor, Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
US Senator Bob Casey Coronavirus Resources for Pennsylvanians
COVID-19 | Coronavirus Resources for Pennsylvanians
Water Environment Federation (WEF): Water Professional Guide to Covid-19
Water Environment Federation (WEF), Water Professional Guide to COVID-19
Water Environment Federation (WEF): Current Priority: Coronavirus
Water Environment Federation (WEF), Current Priority: Coronavirus
World Health Organization (WHO): Covid-19 Technical Guidance
World Health Organization (WHO), COVID-19 Technical Guidance
All forms, resources, and templates available here and Google Drive.
