Water & COVID-19
Coronavirus Resources and Guidance for Water Customers
In order to provide South Carolinians with information regarding the safety of drinking water and recreational waters and the sanitation of wastewater, the below information and links provide resources and information from USEPA and CDC.
The key points from these resources are:
Symptoms of COVID-19
COVID-19 can cause mild to severe illness; most severe illness occurs in older adults. Symptoms include:
COVID-19 Proper Face Mask Usage
Choose a mask that has two or more layers, completely covers your nose and mouth, and fits snugly against the sides of your face and doesn’t have gaps. The CDC has additional mask guidance here. A proper fitting KN-95 mask is ideal in non-healthcare settings, but not everyone has this type of mask
I'm Ready to Quit
Smoking and COVID-19
Being a current or former cigarette smoker increases your risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
Tobacco Cessation
Smoking and COVID-19
Smoking tobacco may increase the risk of serious complications from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Now is a good time to quit for keeps. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or enroll online for free help.