Author: FBMUD 185

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water. Conventional water treatment methods that use chlorine disinfection, such as those in municipal utility district’s drinking water systems, should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.  For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/water.html

There is no higher priority for EPA than protecting the health and safety of Americans. EPA is providing this important information about COVID-19 as it relates to drinking water and wastewater to provide clarity to the public. The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking-water supplies. Based on current evidence, the risk to water supplies is low. Americans can continue to use and drink water from their tap as usual. For details, visit:  https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-drinking-water-and-wastewater

Related to the City of Houston Pressure Loss / Boil Water Notice yesterday please be aware of the below:

• There are no Boil Water Notices in effect for Water Systems operated by EDP.
• All regional water authorities have confirmed that they are not issuing a boil water notice. We have received that in the form of an official notice from NHCRWA and WHCRWA.
• We have verified that there were no calls for loss of pressure that could be attributed to the City of Houston loss of pressure.
• Operations has verified the pressure and chlorine levels of all systems receiving surface water.
• There were no calls from EDP facilities related to loss of pressure or low levels in storage tanks.

If you see any spills or illegal dumping into the storm drains, you can use cleanbayous.org to file a report.