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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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2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
9540
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5750000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
14100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6020000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
7140
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2480000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
5100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2060000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
13400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7570000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
3620
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1360000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
4020
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1950000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
6250
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3390000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
5920
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2440000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
5330
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1770000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
3210
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1140000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
8030
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2830000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
16400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9450000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
2040
Copies L X Average Flowrate
862000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-17T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-05-17T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
16700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9330000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
11400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4730000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
3130
Copies L X Average Flowrate
993000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
3570
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1400000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
18000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9510000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
12900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4520000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
7530
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3760000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
2080
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1180000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
41100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
16200000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
5870
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1970000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
1600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
540000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
10100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3430000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
13200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5130000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
29800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
15000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
9380
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3900000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
6060
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2000000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
14300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6600000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
7730
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4120000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
3100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1120000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
8060
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3800000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
5730
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3140000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
10100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3990000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
5340
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1890000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
2140
Copies L X Average Flowrate
722000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
8450
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4880000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
2550
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1080000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-05-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
13600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7330000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
3460
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1520000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
12300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3900000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
2540
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1090000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
7730
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4080000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
12900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4520000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
4600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2300000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
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