Water Treatment Deemed Essential
Many states have ordered a shelter-in-place order that closes non-essential businesses due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
We have been assured that, broadly, water treatment products and services fit within the category of essential services designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which are allowed to remain open for business due to their role in safeguarding America’s drinking water.
This means that despite the government shutdown of Minnesota non-essential businesses, our business at Robert B. Hill Co. is considered essential and will remain open to continue to serve you.
We will continue to open during our normal business hours and there will be no impact on our operations. We will take extra precautions by strictly following the CDC Guidelines to ensure the safety of our customers and employees during this time.
CDC Guidelines:
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided the following information about the virus: WQA encourages all member companies to follow the guidance and recommendations of the CDC for your workers and business practices throughout this health crisis. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided the following information about the virus:
- There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- Steps you can take to protect yourself include cleaning your hands often and avoiding close contact with others.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Avoid close contact with others if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.
WQA encourages all member companies to follow the guidance and recommendations of the CDC for your workers and business practices throughout this health crisis.
The following links will be helpful in providing ongoing guidance.
World Health Organization:
World Health Organization (WHO) Covid-19 Update
- There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- Steps you can take to protect yourself include cleaning your hands often and avoiding close contact with others.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Avoid close contact with others if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.
