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Frequent Questions Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

View frequently asked questions related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and find key EPA resources.

Disinfectants

I can’t tell if the product I’m interested in is on the list or not. Can you help me?

I want to use a product to kill SARS-CoV-2 but it isn’t on List N. Is it effective against SARS-CoV-2?

View all frequent questions about disinfectants and Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Drinking Water

Do I need to boil my drinking water?

Is tap water safe to use for hand washing?

Is drinking tap water safe?

View all frequent questions about drinking water and Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Emergency Management

What can communities do to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in cleaner air spaces and cleaner air shelters for wildfire smoke during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Grants

May EPA waive prior approval requirements specified at 2 CFR 200.407 if a waiver is necessary to address COVID-19 related concerns?

What documentation does EPA require for resumption of non-competitive awards?

View all frequent questions about grants and Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Indoor Air

Will an Ozone Generator protect me and my family from COVID-19?

Is there HVAC guidance that building and maintenance professionals can follow to help protect from COVID-19?

Where can professionals who manage school, office, and commercial buildings get information on ventilation and filtration to respond to COVID-19?

View all frequent questions about indoor air and Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Questions from State, Local and Tribal Leaders

Will there be flexibility in regard to inspection requirements in grants and agreements? (Par ex. 20% of RCRA large quantity generators; 3-year periodic inspection of USTs; many other examples)

Will there be flexibility with regard to public notice requirements for permits, etc.? (Par ex. Public meetings prohibited; libraries closed)

View all Frequent Questions from State, Local and Tribal Leaders about Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Wastewater and Septic Systems

Will my septic system treat COVID-19?

Do wastewater treatment plants treat COVID-19?

Should wastewater workers take extra precautions to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus?

View all frequent questions about wastewater and septic systems and Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Waste

Does RCRA regulate wastes that may contain the virus that causes COVID-19, such as used medical equipment or personal protective equipment?

Where can I find information regarding the handling of wastes associated with Coronavirus and COVID-19?

View all frequent questions about waste and Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Federal Resources Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Opening America: Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts.
Coronavirus.gov: Public information provided by the U.S. government related to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Current public health and safety information on COVID-19.
USA.gov Coronavirus: What the U.S. government is doing in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). View en español.
Coronavirus Guidelines for America: The president’s Coronavirus guidelines for America.
Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions: Interagency website, organized by the White House Coronavirus Task Force, for definitive information on the public’s most frequently asked questions.
FEMA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response: Updates on federal partners working with state, local, tribal and territorial governments to execute a whole-of-America response to the pandemic.
FEMA Rumor Control: A resource helping the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.