A leading supply chain academic has warned that panic buying of toilet paper during the Covid-19 outbreak could lead to alternatives being used and the subsequent blockage of sewage systems.

Immediate Release – March 27, 2020 – NYRWA

Essential Services:

On March 20, 2020, NYS Governor, Andrew Cuomo, signed Executive Order 202.6 “Essential Business”, which under item #2 Essential Infrastructure, lists Water and Wastewater Operations.  Below is a direct link to the executive order for your review and dissemination.

Field Operations:

March 13, 2020

From: Jamie Herman, CEO

To: Our Valued System & Associate Members

Re: COVID– 19 Virus

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By Emily Pontecorvo