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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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2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
55800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
20400000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
99200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
52000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
89400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
50000000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
142000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
57000000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
54800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
19100000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
58700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
20100000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
518000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
175000000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
85500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
49400000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
68600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
30600000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
86700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
45600000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
131000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
99300000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
123000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
87000000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
61800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
32100000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
65200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
55500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
46500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
21100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
68700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
57400000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
44400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
33600000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
847000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
418000000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
50400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
26600000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
26500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
15700000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
161000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
94500000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
56800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
36400000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
75900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
48300000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2024-12-29T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-31T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
75800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
58200000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
19000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9270000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
166000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
61100000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
7900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3420000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
39500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
23900000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
122000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
45300000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
29900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
15700000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
38800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
21900000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
108000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
44400000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
9190
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3460000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
36600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
13000000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
87800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
28400000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
51100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
29500000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
86900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
19400000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-22T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-24T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2024-12-22T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-24T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
51700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
22500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
49300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
24000000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
74200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
29200000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
12200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6260000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
80800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
48500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
89800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
31900000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
54100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
30700000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
40000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
24500000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
85000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
37500000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
23400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8730000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
53300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
20700000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
93200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
34300000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2024-12-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2024-12-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2024-12-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
73900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
42600000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
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