Safe Water
Safe Water
Tap water is safe to drink during the COVID-19 closures.
Can the COVID-19 virus spread through drinking water?The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water. Conventional water treatment methods that use filtration and disinfection, such as those in most municipal
- California Institute on Water Resources shares resources on water safety here: Water and COVID-19
- EPA recommends that citizens continue to use and drink tap water as usual. At this time, there are no indications that COVID-19 is in the drinking water supply or will affect the reliable supply of water.
Learn how to keep water safe during emergencies:
Keep Food and Water Safe During Disasters