New York NWSS Center of Excellence

The New York NWSS Center of Excellence, led by the New York State Department of Health in partnership with Syracuse University, 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 Hub.

    Our Data Hub for wastewater surveillance integrates the NYS Department of Health’s SARS-CoV-2 concentration dataset and provides access to our GitHub repository, enabling code sharing and collaboration with other health departments on wastewater surveillance initiatives. This centralized platform supports streamlined data sharing and fosters innovation in public health response.

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  • Resources.

    Explore a curated collection of tools and guidance materials to support your wastewater surveillance efforts. These resources are designed to help you navigate best practices, communicate findings, and apply data effectively in your community. New materials are added regularly to reflect the evolving landscape of wastewater surveillance and public health needs.

    To get started, navigate to the Resources dropdown menu above to explore available tools and guidance.

Wastewater Surveillance.