MassDEP COVID-19 resources for water suppliers and wastewater operators

MassDEP is coordinating with the water supply and wastewater industries to provide information about the impacts of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. The materials provided here include our answers to questions from water-supply and wastewater professionals. MassDEP intends to host weekly calls with water suppliers until further notice to maintain effective communication.

Please note: On March 18, Governor Baker signed COVID-19 Order 9, Order Extending the Registrations of Certain Licensed Professionals, which extended the licenses of certain professionals. On June 26, 2020, Governor Baker rescinded this order when he signed COVID-19 Order 41, Order Authorizing the Reopening of Child Care Programs and Rescinding Eight COVID-19 Orders. Neither of these Orders affects the licenses issued to drinking water or wastewater operators in Massachusetts.

COVID-19 Assistance Surveys

Calling all drinking water and wastewater operators who are willing to assist other facilities! Please fill out this survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5VTP5SS

Survey Results

• List of Drinking Water and Wastewater Licensed Operators Indicating Willingness to Assist PWSs (PDF 157 KB)

Water Supplier Resources

Weekly MassDEP Meetings with Public Water System Operators

• Link to list of MP3 audio files

Water Supplier FAQs

• MassDEP COVID-19 FAQs for Public Water Suppliers

Additional Guidance

• Bacteria sampling at outside taps/spigots/hose bibs
• Bacteria sampling at hydrants using hydrant sampler
• Mitigating lead and copper levels in facilities after school closure due to COVID-19
• Emergency Certification of Public Water System Temporary Closure (Non-Operational Status) - For Non-Community (TNC/NTNC) public water suppliers
• Drinking water operator license extension guidance during the public-health emergency
• MassDEP building flushing information
• Addressing stagnant water in buildings (for building owners and managers)
• Documentation for failure to comply with a requirement as a result of the COVID-19 emergency

Training for Drinking Water Operators

• Drinking Water Training materials, resources, and events.

Additional Resources

MassDEP Meetings with Public Water System and Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators

Wastewater Treatment System Operator Resources

Weekly MassDEP Meetings with Wastewater Treatment System Operators

• Link to list of MP3 audio files

Wastewater Operator FAQs

• MassDEP COVID-19 FAQs for Wastewater Operators

Additional Guidance

• Beer Waste Notice
• MassDEP Guidance on Managing Wastewater Sludge During COVID-19 Pandemic
• MassDEP Septage Receiving Facilities List 4-13-20
• Wastewater operator license extension guidance during the public-health emergency

Additional Resources

MassDEP Meetings with Public Water System and Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators