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How Wastewater-Based Epidemiology Can Catch Outbreaks Early and Save Lives
7:00am, April 4, 2023 How Wastewater-Based Epidemiology Can Catch Outbreaks Early and Save Lives

Researchers behind the U.K.'s first pilot public health surveillance system based on analysis of wastewater say that routine monitoring at wastewater treatment plants could provide a powerful early warning system for the next flu or norovirus epidemic
Wastewater Sequencing Provides Early Detection of COVID-19 Variants
Wastewater Sequencing Provides Early Detection of COVID-19 Variants
August 03, 2022
News Briefs: CDC Sees Limited Participation in National Wastewater Surveillance System
March 17, 2022

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finds water filters were effective at removing lead from drinking water in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Unique Public Outreach Effort Offers Virtual Reality Tour of Facilities
Unique Public Outreach Effort Offers Virtual Reality Tour of Facilities
October 06, 2021
Augmented Reality Tech Helps California Plant Amidst Pandemic Restrictions
September 23, 2021

Despite pandemic restrictions, Veolia North America's Hubgrade innovations made it possible to check a California plant's equipment without in-person inspections
Case Studies - October 2021
Case Studies - October 2021
September 16, 2021
​Two Michigan State Labs Ready to Monitor COVID-19 in Wastewater Thanks to Funding
August 02, 2021
News Briefs: Missouri Lab Detects Delta Variant in Wastewater Weeks Before Outbreak
July 22, 2021

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, researchers develop an early warning system for cholera-contaminated water in developing nations
News Briefs: Michigan Announces Grants to Support COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance
July 08, 2021

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a study finds that low-income communities are more likely to deal with nitrate contamination
Scientists Develop Low-Cost Sensor to Detect COVID-19 in Wastewater
Scientists Develop Low-Cost Sensor to Detect COVID-19 in Wastewater
June 15, 2021
CDC to Expand Use of Wastewater-Based Disease Surveillance With WEF
April 15, 2021
WRF to Host Wastewater Surveillance Global Update Symposium
April 12, 2021
​Sewage Surveillance System Detects UK Variant of COVID-19 in Southeast Michigan
​Sewage Surveillance System Detects UK Variant of COVID-19 in Southeast Michigan
March 29, 2021
Wisconsin Utility Emphasizes Importance of Public Outreach
March 15, 2021
Can You Require Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Can You Require Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
March 10, 2021

From a legal standpoint, there isn’t a clear-cut answer, but it’s a reality that all employers will have to face when establishing a policy for their workforce
Water Sector Commends Congress for Water Relief in Appropriations Package
January 06, 2021

A joint statement from water sector associations looks forward to building on this success this year
Water Associations Call on Congress To Support Utilities and Customers in Coronavirus Relief Legislation
December 07, 2020
News Briefs: Crews Cleaning Up Diesel Spill at Alaskan WWTP
December 03, 2020

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, Michigan universities get funding for 20 three-month pilot programs to test wastewater for COVID-19
COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Trials Yield Key Insights
November 10, 2020
News Briefs: Two Workers Found Dead in Nebraska Pump House
September 17, 2020

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the University of Arizona prevents a potentially massive COVID-19 outbreak thanks to wastewater testing
News Briefs: Wastewater Testing for COVID-19 Pays Off for Utah State University
September 03, 2020

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, damage from Hurricane Laura leaves hundreds of thousands of residents without access to clean water