Pandemic Resources for the Water Sector
The spread of COVID-19 is an evolving situation that the Walkerton Clean Water Centre is acting upon.
This post contains links to guidance documents, fact sheets and free webinars related to COVID-19 for water professionals. This list is being updated continuously and provides access to a variety of trusted resources to assist our clients in their search for information.
Visit our online library’s main webpage to find more resources on topics related to drinking water.
Ontario Guidance Documents & Links
O. Reg. 75/20: Order Under Subsection 7.0.2 (4) of the Act – Drinking Water Systems and Sewage Works
O. Reg. 106/20: Order Made Under the Act – Extensions and Renewals of Orders
Operator Workforce Matching Portal
Guide for Maintaining Building Plumbing After an Extended Vacancy
Construction Site Health and Safety During COVID-19
How Ontario is Responding to COVID-19
Case Studies: How Ontario Water Wastewater Agencies Are Responding To Covid-19
Effects Of Covid-19 On Ontario’s Water Equipment Suppliers
Public Health Ontario – Coronavirus Disease 2019
COVID-19 Response: Freely Available ISO Standards
Free Webinars & Podcasts
Be a Trusted Source: How to Handle Communication Challenges During COVID-19
Benefitting Your Organization Through a Utilities Helping Utilities Program – OnWARN
Clean Water Act Regulatory Issues in a Pandemic
COVID-19 – A Utility Leaders’ Response
COVID-19 – A Water Professional’s Perspective
COVID-19 Implications to Operations Compliance Training
COVID-19 – The Regulators’ Response
COVID-19s Financial Impact on Water Utilities
Exiting One Crisis and Mitigating Another Potential Crisis
Facing the New Normal for Credit and Collections During COVID-19
Key Considerations in Responding to Coronavirus
Legal Aspects of COVID-19 for Water Utilities
Management System Changes Anticipated Resulting from COVID-19
Navigating Through the Financial Impact of Covid-19
Pandemic Continuity of Operations (COOP) Essential Personnel
Preparing Your System for the Pandemic – Responding to the COVID-19 Threat
Returning to Service: Addressing Water Quality in Buildings with Low or No Use
SARS CoV-2 in Wastewater Monitoring: Linking Research and Application to Meet Immediate Needs
Shelter-in-Place in Response to Coronavirus – Approaches from Two Facilities
Talking Under Water – WEF Executive Director Talks Coronavirus
The Impact of Coronavirus on Water/Wastewater Utilities
Updates on Novel Coronavirus for Water Professionals
Utility Actions to Sustain Operations During COVID-19
Wastewater Epidemiology – Tracking the Presence of Infectious Disease in Communities
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidance for Local Jurisdictions
Workforce and COVID-19: Utility Solutions
Building Shutdown & Re-Opening
Building Shutdown and Re-opening during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Building Water Quality and Coronavirus: Flushing Guidance for Periods of Low or No Use
Considerations for Large Building Water Quality after Extended Stagnation
COVID-19 and the Re-Opening of Buildings
COVID 19 – Building Extended Closure Checklist
Guidance for managing Legionella in building water systems during the COVID-19 pandemic
Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation
Guide for Maintaining Building Plumbing After an Extended Vacancy
Information on Maintaining or Restoring Water Quality in Buildings with Low or No Use
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) Building Water Systems Minimum Requirements COVID-19
Restoring Water Quality in Buildings for Reopening: Checklist
Safely Re-opening Buildings a Fact Sheet for Building Owners/Operators
Safely Re-opening Buildings – General Guidance for Water Utilities
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WCWC Enhancing Safety For Training Participants and Instructors
WCWC has resumed in-person classroom training with a new COVID-19 Training Session Protocol to enhance safety for participants and instructors. Stephanie Meades, Small Systems Specialist, talks more about the new self-screening, physical distancing and disinfection measures.
What does self-screening involve?
Participants will be required to complete a self-screening questionnaire prior to the training session. Self-screening will include questions regarding COVID-19 signs and symptoms, travel history and contact with individuals with respiratory illness or a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19. If a participant does not pass the self-screening, they cannot attend the training session.
What can I expect at the training session?
Each training session will begin with a presentation regarding health and safety related to COVID-19. The instructor will attempt to maintain physical distancing at all times, but if it cannot be met for hands-on activities, Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.
Is PPE provided?
WCWC will provide masks, protective eyewear and hand sanitizer for participants. If a participant refuses to wear PPE when required, they will be asked to leave the training session.
Will there be any extra disinfection measures in place?
Facilities will be cleaned and sanitized before and after the training session. Signs will be posted to ensure policies and procedures related to COVID-19 are communicated to all participants.
How many participants will be in each training session?
The number of participants will be restricted according to the size of the room to respect physical distancing requirements. If unregistered participants arrive, they will not be allowed to enter the training session.
A variety of training sessions across Ontario are now open for registration. For further information, or to register for any of WCWC’s upcoming training sessions, please visit wcwc.ca/registration or contact us at 866-515-0550 or training@wcwc.ca.
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