New York NWSS Center of Excellence

The New York NWSS Center of Excellence is dedicated to advancing wastewater surveillance through the innovation, research, and translation of cutting-edge wastewater data.

Our mission is to lead the field and support surveillance efforts by developing best practices, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and building expert coalitions to empower jurisdictions and communities.

By enhancing wastewater surveillance systems and disseminating actionable insights, we aim to inform public health decision-making and enhance preparedness and resilience for the future.

  • Consultations.

    Through a team with expertise in epidemiology, environmental health, laboratory analysis, and data science, we provide technical support to our state and local public health partners on various aspects of program operations, including logistics, sample collection, sample testing, data analysis, interpretation and modeling, as well as the implementation of best practices.

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  • Site Visits.

    We provide both in-person site visits (we visit you), along with comprehensive reverse site visits (you visit us) that are tailored specifically for state and local health departments, public health laboratories, and wastewater utilities. As a Center of Excellence, our primary goal is to effectively share valuable resources and technical expertise in order to enhance wastewater surveillance efforts.

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  • Data Sources.

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  • Trainings.

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  • Courses.

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  • Resources.

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Wastewater Surveillance.

Wastewater surveillance is an innovative public health tool that analyzes wastewater to detect the presence of viruses and other pathogens in a community. This method provides a comprehensive view of community health trends and aids in informing public health decision-making and interventions.

As a cost-effective and non-invasive strategy, wastewater surveillance has become an essential tool in protecting public health and enhancing community resilience against health threats.