Below you will find a list of updates and information that relates to our current Coronavirus crisis. We will try and keep this information up to date as much as possible.
Employee Letter
FWQA has created a letter for members that they can customize to their own company and give out to employees so that they have with them as they are out in the field. This letter states that they are an employee of a business classified “essential” by Florida Governor DeSantis.
Download the document here.
Coronavirus News/Updates
National Small Business Town Hall Webinar
Inc. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce held a National Small Business Town Hall webinar to explain small businesses impacted by the coronavirus can access $350 billion in loans created…
Paycheck Protection Program
This is from WQA. Find the page here. Paycheck Protection Program (PPC) The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides valuable help for small businesses. Apply right away. Download this helpful…
WQA COVID Checklist
The WQA has created a checklist of suggestions that you and employees should consider during this Coronavirus crisis. Find more here. As your company responds to the needs of customers…
Florida Governor Classifies Water Treatment “Essential” Business
Florida Governor DeSantis includes the Water Treatment industry to the list of “essential” businesses: The advisory list identifies workers who conduct a range of operations and services that are typically…
EPA Requests Water Treatment Considered “Essential”
Below is a letter Andrew R. Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, sent to Florida Governor DeSantis regarding the Water Treatment industry being “essential:” I want to thank you…
DHS Classification
Broadly, DHS has included as “essential” all the roles workers in the water treatment industry play in delivering clean, safe water. We want you to know that the Department of…
FWQA Convention Cancelled
FWQA has cancelled the FWQA Convention & Exposition in June. We will be sending letters to all registered attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. We are assessing a future date as well…