WATERSOURCE
April 10, 2020
Water Authority Partners with San Diego Food Bank to Fight Hunger
In addition to ensuring a safe and reliable water supply, the Board leadership of the San Diego County Water Authority has joined regional efforts to fight the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic by setting up a virtual food drive in partnership with the San Diego Food Bank.
Community Thanks Desalination Plant Workers for Sacrifice
Expressions of gratitude and support have poured in from a grateful community to the ten volunteers sheltering in place at the Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant in San Diego County. As people learned about their effort to maintain plant operations and keep the water flowing during the COVID-19 pandemic, residents responded by expressing their heartful thanks through messages, photos and artwork.
Your Tap Water is the Safest Source of Water During this Pandemic
Many Americans are rushing to the store to stock up on bottled water and other supplies. A reminder: Your tap water is safe and reliable. While it is always advisable to have a reasonable amount of emergency water on hand, the coronavirus outbreak is not a situation that will require a stockpile of bottled water. You still have access to safe, clean water from your tap, as always.
Customer Thanks Vallecitos Water District Employees for Their Efforts
Many Americans take a safe and reliable water supply for granted. Dedicated water and wastewater professionals, including Vallecitos Water District employees, work to provide a secure, plentiful supply of drinking water. Vallecitos customer Manisha Bambhania grew up in a home in India, where running water was only available a few hours a day. She frequently thanked Vallecitos staff on the agency's Facebook page.
Water Uilities Aim to Keep Specially Trained Employees Healthy and Working
Some municipal water utilities are taking emergency measures including sequestering some employees at facilities to assure that they can keep the water flowing as the coronavirus spreads. Reporter Clay Masters interviewed San Diego County Water Authority General Manager Sandra L. Kerl about the extraordinary measures water industry employees are taking to ensure a safe and reliable water supply.
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