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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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2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-27T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
22200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
13100000
Population Served
649549
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: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
22100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8150000
Population Served
243910
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: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
4230
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1490000
Population Served
923524
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: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
7870
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2790000
Population Served
224516
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: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
4200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1540000
Population Served
257556
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: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
19400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10600000
Population Served
117991
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: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
8570
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3680000
Population Served
457817
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: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-01-27T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
31500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
16300000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
15700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5410000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
8600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2990000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
13900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5930000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
18500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10800000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
8100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2920000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
24700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
13100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
11100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6210000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
51200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
18400000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
7810
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2530000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
6050
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1940000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
1800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
635000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
7630
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3920000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
7990
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3170000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
14900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7410000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
35500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
12300000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
18500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6340000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
9900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4510000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
26700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
14400000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
16800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5890000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
14100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7370000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
298000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
163000000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
11300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4230000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
17400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5930000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
17000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5140000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
19300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6510000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
20600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
11200000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
17800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7650000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-15T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
29400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
15200000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
5670
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2090000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
21400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8320000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
8090
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3640000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
11600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6440000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
2900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1090000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
5610
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2890000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
9350
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4900000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
15500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6350000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
1800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
627000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
10300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3640000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
14400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5080000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
14800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8550000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
7450
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4000000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-01-11T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
4970
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2660000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
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