Topic: flooding

  • WQA offers guidance in wake of Texas disaster


    As search and recovery efforts continue following deadly flash flooding in the Hill Country region of south-central Texas, the Water Quality Association is mourning the loss of life and the horrible devastation to the area.  In support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, other first responders and local governments, WQA offers resources to help ensure…

  • 5 Things to Know About Water After a Flood


    WQA Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy offers five quick tips on ensuring quality drinking water during flooding or when power outages affect filtration systems.

  • Guidance for Sanitizing Residential Water Treatment Systems


    This document provides general guidance and information for water treatment professionals who may be called upon to sanitize drinking water treatment systems used within a home or business environment after a prolonged period of stagnation due to building vacancy, flooding, or similar potential contamination events. For example, this guidance would be appropriate when assisting customers…

  • General Guidance for Water Treatment Professionals on Proper Maintenance of Treatment Systems as Shelter-in-Place Orders are Lifted


    This document provides general guidance and information for water treatment professionals who may be called upon to assist customers with bringing vacant buildings back online, such as when the Shelter-In-Place orders due to COVID-19 are lifted. It addresses the activities necessary to bring the potable water supply treatment systems (treatment systems) in the building back…