Central Basin MWD's Water Quality and Supply Remain Unaffected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For Immediate Release
Date: 3/17/2020
Contact: Kelsey Coleman
Phone: (323) 201- 5512
CENTRAL
BASIN MWD’S WATER QUALITY
AND
SUPPLY REMAIN UNAFFECTED BY
THE
2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Central Basin Municipal Water District’s
(District) mission is to deliver reliable and high-quality water, now and for
future generations. The health and safety of our Directors, staff, and
communities we serve are our top priority. We would like to assure you that
COVID-19 has no impact on the
District’s water quality or supply.
The District is actively monitoring and
following guidance and advice regarding this illness from the Center for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC has stated that 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
drinking water systems, should remove or inactivate the virus that causes
COVID-19.” As a Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Member
Agency, the District delivers imported water from the State Water Project and
the Colorado River Aqueduct to its service area. MWD performs rigorous
maintenance to ensure reliable service and invests in state-of-the-art
treatment upgrades to provide the highest quality of water.
To
view frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and water supply, visit: http://mwdh2o.com/PDF_NewsRoom/COVID-19_FAQ.pdf
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Central
Basin is a public agency that wholesales imported water to cities, mutual water
companies, investor-owned utilities and private companies in southeast Los
Angeles County, serving a population of 1.6 million. In addition, Central Basin
provides the region with recycled water for municipal, commercial and
industrial uses. Formed in 1952, Central Basin is committed to ensuring a safe
and reliable water supply for the region.
Central Basin MWD's Water Quality and Supply Remain Unaffected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).pdf