Coronavirus/COVID-19

Your Drinking Water Is Safe  

There are no impacts from the Coronavirus to Sonoma Water’s wholesale water supply and transmission system.  

We want to reassure the community that Coronavirus, a respiratory illness like the flu or cold, is not spread through tap water.  

Sonoma Water, and all of our municipal customers, use chlorine to eliminate pathogens (this includes viruses) to ensure safe drinking water for all the customers in our service area. Your drinking water is tested regularly to ensure it meets all safe drinking water standards.

Sonoma Water’s staff is highly trained and prepared for emergencies and has contingency plans in place to maintain our water supply.


Keeping our Workers and Workplace Safe

Sonoma Water is taking all necessary precautions during the coronavirus emergency to keep our workforce, workplace, and sites safe so we can continue to provide the essential services of providing drinking water and wastewater treatment services. Sonoma Water is taking the following steps to maintain essential operations during the coronavirus pandemic:

  • Implementing a work-from-home policy wherever possible for all staff
  • Enforcing strict adherence to all health guidelines for staff at work as well as vendors and contractors we work with.
  • Providing support and clear guidelines to staff who may become ill
  • Maintaining clear communications among staff working from home

Personal Health and Safety Tips

Here are 4 personal health and safety tips you and your family can take to protect yourself:  

  • Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water  
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands  
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick  
  • Stay away from work, school or others if you get sick

Wipes Clog Pipes

Don’t throw “flushable” or “disposable” wipes in toilet - please throw them in the trash. Single-use wet wipes have gained popularity in recent years and unfortunately end up being improperly disposed of in the toilet. Many of these products are marketed as flushable, but often times are not compatible with sewer systems and infrastructure.

For More Information

For more information about COVID-19, please visit www.SoCoEmergency.org