The Introduction to Wastewater Surveillance for Local Health Departments course is designed for local health department directors and public health commissioners. The course provides an overview of wastewater surveillance, details of the program, the science behind the system, and how the program works. The course is a requirement for the year 11 local health department performance incentive program.  

By the end of this course, learners will be able to: 

• Identify key aspects of wastewater surveillance science and its applications  

• Describe the New York State Wastewater Surveillance Network  

• Describe ways LHDs can use wastewater surveillance data for public health action