Coronavirus | COVID-19, Drinking Water, & Wastewater Drinking Water & Waste Water There is no higher priority for EPA than protecting the health and safety of Americans. EPA is providing this important information about COVID-19 as it relates to drinking water and wastewater to provide clarity to the public. The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking-water supplies. Based on current evidence, the risk to water supplies is low. Americans can continue to use and drink water from their tap as usual. EPA also encourages the public to help keep household plumbing and our nation’s water infrastructure operating properly by only flushing toilet paper. Disinfecting wipes and other items should be disposed of in the trash, not the toilet. Waste Water Management Workers Such As All Storm Drains Inc. Are Currently Considered Essential Workers during the COVID-19 | Coronavirus Pandemic. On March 27, 2020, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler sent a ...