In recent years, wastewater testing has become an invaluable tool for monitoring public health trends. This method, known as wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), involves detecting the presence of viral genetic material (such as RNA from the COVID-19 virus) in sewage systems. Since infected individuals shed viral particles through bodily waste, testing the wastewater can provide insights into community-level infections even before people show symptoms or seek medical testing.
Wastewater Testing for Disease Surveillance