Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Resources and Information for Missouri Water Professionals

The coronavirus disease, COVID-19, is creating an evolving situation with uncertain impacts around the world and across the state of Missouri. We are updating this page regularly with the latest information and resources for Missouri water professionals.

Missouri Department of Health Vaccination Schedule

Governor Mike Parson announced that Phase 1B – Tier 3 of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan will be activated Monday, March 15, 2021 (official press release). With the activation of Phase 1B – Tier 3, the Water and Wastewater Sector under the critical infrastructure category has been activated and workers in that field can pursue vaccination as of that date. 

	General Information EPA COVID-19 Information Page CDC FAQs on Drinking Water and Wastewater COVID-19 AWWA Coronavirus Resources & Information ASDWA Coronavirus State Resources COVID-19 Vaccine Information (Missouri)
	Workplace Safety OSHA Guidance for Wastewater Workers COVID-19 WHO/UNICEF Water, Sanitation & Hygiene for COVID-19 Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Paid Leave Requirements)
	Emergency Response Planning EPA Drinking Water Emergency Response Plans Business Continuity Planning for Water Utilities: Guidance Document Continuity of Operations Plan: Template EPA Incident Action Checklist for Pandemics EPA Small System Risk and Resilience Assessment Checklist EPA America's Water Infrastructure Act: Risk Assessments and Emergency Response Plans
	Tools & Resources EPA Water Utility Responses on-the-go EPA Water Utility Communication During Emergency Response EPA Resources for Small Public Water Systems Operators Flushing Guidance for Re-Opening Buildings FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control Resource Page AWWA Financial Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on U.S. Drinking Water Utilities Report EPA Information on Maintaining or Restoring Water Quality in Buildings with Low or No Use CDC Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation Water Utility COVID-19 Financial Impact Tool
	Local Support (Missouri) MDNR Renewal Training Waiver Ends December 30, 2020 Search for available operators through MDNR's certification site MDNR Guidance for Online Training for Operator Certification/Renewal MDNR Requests for Regulatory Relief Due to COVID-19 Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC) resource page