Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 and Our Services

02/23/2023 - Testing Sewage for Coronavirus at the Sanitation Districts

01/05/2023 - Testing Sewage for Coronavirus
As a follow up to our June 29, 2020 notice regarding testing sewage for coronavirus, click on the headline for a chart with updated data.

06/29/2020 - Testing Sewage for Coronavirus
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sanitation Districts have developed a test to detect the novel coronavirus in wastewater (sewage). The data collected from this test may be useful in identifying trends of infection in the community and could help provide an early warning of the next wave of COVID-19. While the wastewater going into our plants has detectable amounts of coronavirus genetic material, the virus has not been found in the cleaned water produced by our plants. This is consistent with the State’s earlier declaration that disinfection at treatment plants is effective in killing the novel coronavirus.

06/18/2020 - New COVID-19 Wastewater Rebate
Under a newly launched program, businesses that pay for Sanitation District sewer service on their property tax bill may qualify for a rebate if the business had reduced wastewater (sewage) discharges due to COVID-19.

05/11/2020 - Reverting to Normal Operating Hours/Days for all Solid Waste Facilities

04/30/2020 - Sanitation Districts Embark on Coronavirus Research

04/02/2020 - Change in Operating Hours/Days for all Solid Waste Management Facilities

03/19/2020 - Districts' Response to the Novel Coronavirus
Message from our Chief Engineer about our agency’s response to the novel coronavirus.

03/16/2020 - Districts' Offices Closed to the Public
The Sanitation Districts are committed to the health of our employees and the public. Until further notice, we have closed our offices to the public to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. Our staff is still working to carry out our mission of protecting public health and the environment. For details on how to reach us, click on the subject link. We apologize for any inconvenience.

03/12/2020 - Districts' Outreach Activities Suspended
As a result of increasing concerns about the novel coronavirus, the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts have suspended outreach events until further notice. This includes the cancellation of our facility tours scheduled for March and our Earth Day festival scheduled for April 18. Protecting public health remains our highest priority.

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