High Desert Water in the Time of COVID-19
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What would hospitals be like right now, in the middle of a pandemic, if they had no water? What if we couldn’t wash our hands at home or in public places? Hospitals need water, firefighters need water, and our homes need water. Water has always been a public healthy and safety issue. Every drop counts every day. Pandemic or not, please value water.
The Santa Fe Water Conservation Office’s Response to COVID-19
The current COVID-19 pandemic is reminding us all how important it is to wash our hands. Water for hand washing is essential to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But just think of all that potable water running down the drain during that 20 seconds of hand washing. Many sinks have handles that, unless you have mobility issues, can be easily operated by your elbow. If you do have a faucet that allows you to easily turn on and off the water, please do it. Washing your hands thoroughly and often is important, but there's no need to waste water while you do it. Even in the middle of a pandemic we can make the effort to save water. #ValueWater.
Helping our community protect our health while continuing to value Santa Fe’s water.
- The City’s Water Division will continue to deliver safe drinking water throughout the pandemic because of advanced treatment processes and stringent monitoring protocols. So please don’t hoard bottled water - we have a safe and reliable drinking water supply.
- As the number of coronavirus cases in New Mexico continue to climb, the city has temporarily suspended water shut-offs during this public health emergency.
- Toilet paper shortages can also place a strain on our wastewater system. The increased use of wet wipes and paper towels can block our wastewater system because they do not breakdown in water the same as toilet paper. Please only flush toilet paper.
Spring is a good time to re-think the ways we use water outdoors.
Spring is a good time to re-think the ways we use water outdoors. Due to social distancing efforts to help slow the spread of COVID-19, we've found ourselves spending the majority of time at home.
We encourage you to look on the bright side a see it as a great opportunity to finally check off those yard and garden tasks from your list. Whether it's planting a small vegetable garden, converting your lawn to a xeriscape, or installing a drip system, we have resources and rebates to help you. Go to our Outdoor Rebates page to get started.
Department of Health Info
Below are important links regarding COVID-19:
New Mexico Department of Health - Main Website
Should I be tested for COVID-19?
Executive Orders & Public Health Orders
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
For non-health-related questions, including stay-at-home orders, food access and financial assistance visit https://www.newmexico.gov/
As COVID-19 continues to impact our state, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched new online tools to help answer questions and guide you to helpful resources. Soon, we’ll be sharing more additional behavioral health resources, including more specific information on addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services during these challenging times.
Right now, the best place to go is the Department of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage at https://cv.nmhealth.org/. This site, updated daily, includes answers to frequently asked questions, testing statistics news and other information for the public, clinicians and medical personnel.
This includes a self-screening tool to understand any current or potential symptoms, your chances of exposure to COVID-19, recommendations on whether you should be tested, and if you have been tested, a new portal to receive results.
New Mexicans with health-related questions can also call the state’s coronavirus hotline at 855-600-3453.
These online tools will go a long way toward giving New Mexicans the health information they need as soon as possible. In the meantime, residents should continue to stay home, avoid all unnecessary travel and protect themselves to avoid COVID-19 transmission. It’s the best way to keep people healthy and stop the spread of this potentially deadly virus.
For non-health-related questions, including stay-at-home orders, food access and financial assistance, you can also visit the state’s one-stop source for information at newmexico.gov.