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Houston Wastewater Epidemiology is continuously monitoring for SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern, RSV, and influenza A and B. Learn about our activities and education outreach in the news stories listed on this page.

Data Science in Science

Data Science in Science Thursday, May. 16, 2024

A special Issue on Data Science for Wastewater Epidemiology


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CDC-NWSS report highlights value of wastewater surveillance Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023

Surveillance has expanded from 20 to 53 jurisdictions across the United States


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Research casts a wider net in wastewater analysis Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023

Technology shows promise for broad-scale analysis of pathogens


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Data and its central role in pandemic management Friday, Sep. 8, 2023

How Houston’s public health interventions have been guided by wastewater