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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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2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
9710
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3940000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-12T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
29500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
16000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
29800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10300000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
13800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5010000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
15600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6930000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
37700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
23700000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
10400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4030000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
11800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6490000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
16900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10300000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
23200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8570000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
1800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
612000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
26600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9100000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
24000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9170000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
10600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6110000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
5720
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2460000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-02-08T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-10T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
31500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
15900000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
6160
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2120000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
44800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
18000000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
9250
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3840000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
15600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9290000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
7530
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2710000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
8770
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5110000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
8750
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5610000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
20200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7340000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
11500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3780000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
9390
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5420000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
3990
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1550000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-05T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
14900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8090000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
8960
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3200000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
10900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4510000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
11000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4750000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
31800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
19700000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
6380
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2430000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
13400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7630000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
12300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7140000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
13100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5080000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
5390
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1900000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
6050
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2120000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
4800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1830000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
13500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8240000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
4000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1590000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-02-03T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
13300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7190000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
16000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5770000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
12200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5190000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
23700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
14000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
15500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5600000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
15100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8390000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
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