Maine DWP Update: PPE Resource – Free N95 Masks Available to Small & Rural Systems

PPE Resource – Free N95 Masks Available to Small & Rural Systems

The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) has learned that many water, wastewater, and solid waste disposal operators have had difficulty in securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  Through their national partnership, RCAP has been advocating at the federal level for operators to be designated as essential personnel, and to be provided with the PPE needed to ensure health and safety.

Through this partnership, small and rural water systems now have direct access to N95 masks for water and wastewater system operations. Thanks to the generous donation of N95 masks through Xylem Watermark, these masks will be provided to small rural and tribal systems across the country at no cost, delivered through a dedicated mailing service.

Click here to order your masks.  You will be asked to input your name, organization, city, state, ZIP code and quantity of masks requested. Once your request has been entered, a shipment will be processed immediately.  Quantities are limited, so please submit your order as soon as possible.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to your local RCAP Technical Assistance Provider with any questions.

 

URLs

  • PPE Request Form
    https://share.hsforms.com/1ffPE_qJCQVa7183nrijpxw35n1x

  • RCAP Solutions - Homepage
    http://www.rcapsolutions.org/

    Technical Assistance Providers
    http://www.rcapsolutions.org/community-resources-staff/

  • Xylem Watermark
    https://www.xylem.com/en-us/watermark/

  • Maine CDC Drinking Water Program Homepage
    www.medwp.com

  • Maine DWP COVID-19 Resources
    https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/environmental-health/dwp/pws/covid19.shtml