Desalination workers shelter at plant to ensure water supply

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A California desalination plant is taking strong steps to ensure residents have continuous access to clean waterduring the coronavirus outbreak.The Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant in San Diego County has assembled a team of missioncriticalemployees to shelter in place at the plant for at least 21 days."Our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of the employees and compliance with stringent state andfederal standards for the production of a safe and healthy drinking water supply," said Carlos Riva, CEO ofPoseidon Water, in a recent statement.With the COVID-19 pandemic underway, Riva said assembling an on-site team was a "necessary precaution andprudent safety measure" to help ensure the uninterrupted delivery of a safe and reliable drinking water supply.