WRRC COVID-19 Articles

More on COVID-19 in Water - Spas, Pools, and Hot Tubs

Featured in the Weekly Wave, Volume 8, Issue 15
April 17, 2020

Questions continue to arise on COVID-19 and water--specifically can the virus be spread through contact with water in various forms? To date, there are no known avenues for COVID-19 to infect humans through water. The Weekly Wave has already addressed the safety of drinking water and wastewater. 

Water Your Home

Featured in the Weekly Wave, Volume 8, Issue 13
April 3, 2020

Are you working from home and contemplating the wonders of water? Beyond being very grateful for our clean tap water and our efficient wastewater systems during this stressful time, we can re-energize our moods by implementing some home water innovations and strategies. 

Plumbing Protection in the Time of COVID-19

Featured in the Weekly Wave, Volume 8, Issue 13
April 3, 2020

In the midst of COVID-19, people are running out of toilet paper and resorting to other alternatives that could harm the sewer system.

How Might Coronavirus Affect Arizona's Water?

Featured in the Weekly Wave, Volume 8, Issue 12
March 27, 2020

At the WRRC, we have been fielding questions related to the safety of Arizona's water supply during coronavirus - specifically, is drinking water safe? To date, coronavirus has not been reported in municipal water supplies anywhere in the U.S. 

We realize that you may have questions about coronavirus issues pertaining to water and we want you to know that we are working to compile information and links to help keep you informed. Most water/virus questions do not yet have unequivocal answers, but we hope the following summary and ongoing articles in our WRRC Weekly Wave will be helpful. 

COVID-19 and Water

Featured in the Weekly Wave, Volume 8, Issue 12
March 27, 2020

We realize that you may have questions about coronavirus issues pertaining to water and we want you to know that we are working to compile information and links to help keep you informed. Most water/virus questions do not yet have unequivocal answers, but we hope the following summary and ongoing articles in our WRRC Weekly Wave will be helpful. 

Reflections: Being on Sabbatical During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Sharon B. Megdal
March 20, 2020

This is the second Reflections on my Spring Semester sabbatical activities. While a sabbatical is intended as a time away from some routine faculty activities, it is not meant to be time off from professional endeavors. 

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
March 18, 2020

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is committed to the safety and security of our entire network.