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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2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
119000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
53500000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
80100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
43800000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
88900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
33400000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
62800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
34300000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
58000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
35500000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
187000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
70800000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
17800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6500000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
31100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9690000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
42900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
15800000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
80600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
41400000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
55300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
22900000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-02-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-02-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
182000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
99100000
Annotation
Controls failed on 2/4/25. Re-ran on 2/5/24. This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
118000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
56100000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
250000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
89800000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
106000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
41600000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
95800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
50100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
105000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
41500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
89600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
49200000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
53600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
32800000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
151000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
53800000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
33100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
11800000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
31500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10700000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
84600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
29800000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
77300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
37200000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
75200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
31100000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
165000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
85100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
83900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
41900000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
376000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
145000000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
60300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
25000000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
74500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
42500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
55100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
20100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
68700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
36600000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
23400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
13500000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
246000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
93100000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
21700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8180000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
27200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8610000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
40500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
14900000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
21200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10200000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
46100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
20600000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-01-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
154000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
85500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
93500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
45600000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
148000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
52500000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
214000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
86100000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
136000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
74500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
164000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
58100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
47800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
26700000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
161000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
94700000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
153000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
54200000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
11500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4090000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
17100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5090000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2