Wastewater surveillance
The program used wastewater sampling and analysis to track viral signals across the community, complementing other public-health information.
Project Case Study
Wastewater-Based COVID Monitoring
Wastewater surveillance and data sharing designed to support early public-health insight and municipal decision-making.
Monitoring at community scale
Timely information
Results were communicated through a public-facing data-sharing approach, helping translate complex measurements into accessible trends.
Early warning potential
The supplied materials report that wastewater signals provided early indication of community outbreaks, in some cases up to six days in advance.
Research connection and continuing relevance
Cross-disciplinary collaboration
The work brought environmental engineering together with public-health and health-science collaborators, including the Cumming School of Medicine.
Beyond COVID-19
The experience supports broader work in pathogen monitoring, water quality, disinfection, and environmental health preparedness.
Related research
Explore the group’s research in wastewater disinfection, monitoring, and advanced approaches for safer water systems.
Partner on environmental monitoring
We welcome municipal, public-health, and industry collaborations that turn environmental data into practical insight.
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