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SARS-CoV-2 concentrations measured in NYC Wastewater

Results of sampling to determine the SARS-CoV-2 N gene levels in NYC DEP Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) influent, disaggregated by the WRRF where the sample was collected, date sample was collected, and date sample was tested.

RT-qPCR was changed to digital PCR in April of 2023, resulting values are about 10-20 times higher than those of RT-qPCR. Please refer to this supporting documentation for more technical information

Data may be used to track trends in SARS-CoV-2 concentrations in NYC WRRF influent. Dataset does not include COVID-19 case rates.

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2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
34500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
17200000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
57000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
21000000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
15900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8290000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
25100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
13600000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
22000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7940000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
43600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
21800000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
16600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8920000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
30300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
12700000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
19700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6310000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
10500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3890000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
40000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
16500000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
34900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
22400000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
35200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
17500000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-06-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-06-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-06-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
265000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
139000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
50500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
25200000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
136000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
51800000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
18800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9020000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
28100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
14800000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
28800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9780000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
49100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
25600000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
76000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
43400000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
42800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
18300000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
53000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
16300000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
25900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
11800000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
36500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
14500000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
74200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
33100000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-05-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
56600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
30100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
23800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
12200000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
196000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
68700000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
7280
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3660000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
28100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
14400000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
29400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10300000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
32200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
17100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
22800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
13000000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
69400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
29300000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
28300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9180000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
17400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5360000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
31500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
12500000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
30500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
17600000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
38800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
16400000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
74100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
38900000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
53000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
23900000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
56500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
21500000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
17000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8640000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
23800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
12700000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
71100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
25300000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
40000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
20500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
43700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
24200000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-05-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-05-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-05-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
66300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
29400000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
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