Where can I find the analytical results from drinking water samples?
All RadNet drinking water sampling results are available on the RadNet Envirofacts website. For more information, visit RadNet. Return to Frequent Questions About RadNet.
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All RadNet drinking water sampling results are available on the RadNet Envirofacts website. For more information, visit RadNet. Return to Frequent Questions About RadNet.
Samples of precipitation such as rain, snow or sleet are collected at more than 25 stations across the U.S. Samples are collected using specially designed precipitation collection devices which funnel the precipitation into a bucket for transfer to a shipping container. EPA’s National Analytical Radiation Environmental Laboratory (NAREL) receives the…
EPA recommends that Americans continue to use and drink tap water as usual. According to the CDC, washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds helps prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read CDC’s handwashing guidance. Return to Frequent Questions about Drinking Water and Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Wastewater treatment plant operations should ensure workers follow routine practices to prevent exposure to wastewater. These include using engineering and administrative controls, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment normally required for work tasks when handling untreated wastewater. No additional COVID-19–specific protections are recommended for employees involved in wastewater management…
Consistent with the Presidential Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak and state and local stay-at-home directives, EPA is supportive of holding public hearings and meetings virtually in order to continue to provide meaningful public participation and engagement during the current circumstances. Where applicable…
States should contact the appropriate EPA regional official as individual programs or actions may have their own requirements or processes. Moreover, the Agency has released the following information concerning air monitoring status and priorities. View the COVID-19 Enforcement and Compliance Resources for frequently asked questions about enforcement and compliance and…
View Frequent Questions about Waste and Coronavirus (COVID-19) for links to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) websites with additional information. View the COVID-19 Enforcement and Compliance Resources for frequently asked questions about enforcement and compliance, additional guidance, and links to…
The Biden-Harris Plan to Beat COVID-19: Review details of the Biden-Harris plan to beat COVID-19 and download The National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. Coronavirus.gov – public information provided by the U.S. government related to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) – current public health and safety…
List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have guiding principles available for workplaces, businesses, administrators and teachers. View the CDC's website…
The EPA’s RadNet monitoring network is designed to track fluctuations in airborne radioactive particles. RadNet does not track non-ionizing radiation that comes from power lines, transmitters, or cell phone networks like 5G.
List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Any time you use an EPA-registered disinfectant, you should read the product label and follow the directions, including the method of application…
EPA reports RadNet laboratory results in conventional units, as shown below with their international equivalents: Medium Conventional unit International SI unit Air Filter Curie (Ci) per cubic meter (m3) Becquerel (Bq) per cubic meter (m3) Precipitation and drinking water Curie (Ci) per liter (L) Becquerel (Bq) per liter (L) Results…
EPA has established a Coronavirus website to provide information related to the public health emergency. Visit the EPA Coronavirus (COVID-19) website. Return to Frequent Questions about Waste and Coronavirus (COVID-19).
No, do not use ozone generators in occupied spaces. When used at concentrations that do not exceed public health standards, ozone applied to indoor air does not effectively remove viruses, bacteria, mold, or other biological pollutants. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website for best practices to protect…
The EPA operates 140 radiation air monitors across the United States as part of its RadNet nationwide monitoring system. RadNet air monitors measure gamma radiation emitted from airborne radioactive particles as they collect on the monitor’s air filter. Near-real-time data are continually reviewed by computer, and if the results show…