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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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2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
69900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
25200000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
49000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
26900000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
47500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
29300000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
50400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
19900000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
30000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9230000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
24100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9740000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
52400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
18500000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
124000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
71900000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
66800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
31500000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
145000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
82900000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
107000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
48400000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
151000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
64700000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
94300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
45200000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
87500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
61900000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
60700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
22800000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
230000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
124000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
235000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
168000000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
116000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
48900000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
180000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
67200000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
20200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8520000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
33400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
11800000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
38700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
23600000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
66700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
36400000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-04-06T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-08T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
1290000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
923000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
138000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
70400000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
226000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
92700000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
16500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10900000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
164000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
100000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
161000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
58000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
142000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
79600000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
47500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
39000000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
160000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
78400000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
182000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
53100000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
117000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
55100000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
87900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
31000000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
68100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
41500000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
203000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
111000000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
383000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
192000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
85200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
37500000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
86300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
36900000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
76700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
35900000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
94500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
54000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
180000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
63000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
99400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
53000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
51200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
30100000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
86500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
39700000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
59500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
18000000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
36100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
13100000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
64300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
22700000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-03-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-03-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-04-01T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
69900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
44900000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
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