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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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2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
74400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
31000000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
5050
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1670000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
16900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7410000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
7710
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3770000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
7730
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2750000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
6080
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3130000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
14600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8250000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
8570
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3530000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
11800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3810000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
11900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4210000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
14400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4880000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
11100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6040000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
7150
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2900000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
20300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
11300000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
9920
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4370000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
3040
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1240000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
8710
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3920000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
5660
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3230000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
7750
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2910000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
5530
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2850000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
6250
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3530000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
2130
Copies L X Average Flowrate
921000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
1610
Copies L X Average Flowrate
559000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
4810
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1780000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
3740
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1370000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
4230
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2580000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
4590
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1860000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-04-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
8600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4640000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
7430
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3270000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
1520
Copies L X Average Flowrate
532000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
11200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4720000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
19600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10700000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
11400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4040000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
5050
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2620000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
13500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7570000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
11100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4140000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
11700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3750000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
18700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6950000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
6950
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2450000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
13200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7200000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
26000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10600000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
10100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5320000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
10400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4570000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
48500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
17500000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
7130
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3040000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
12900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6870000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
13900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5240000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
13100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6330000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
9190
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4770000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-04-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-04-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-04-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
14900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5930000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
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