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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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2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
8670
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4580000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
7540
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2800000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
1690
Copies L X Average Flowrate
892000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
4180
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2440000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
14900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5930000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
3010
Copies L X Average Flowrate
963000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
14400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5080000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
17100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10400000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
16100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7180000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-12-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-12-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
10200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5560000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
9020
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4500000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
3770
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1470000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
13900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5940000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
6380
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3520000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
8130
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
2250
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1190000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
12500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7090000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
38200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
14500000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
8460
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3020000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
8980
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3300000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
4710
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2720000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
4020
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1860000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-11-30T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
7950
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4340000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
9030
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4190000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
9200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3430000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
9850
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4150000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
9280
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3390000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
6770
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3460000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
11400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6290000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
10700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4030000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
5100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1650000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
5420
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1830000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
11400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4010000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
7660
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4420000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
10100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4250000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-11-23T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-25T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
30700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
15500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
27700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
11500000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
24200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8200000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
14600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5800000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
15100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7580000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
31900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10200000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
41200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
22200000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
11300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6530000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
41200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
14100000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
15700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5210000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-11-18T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-11-20T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
10500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3200000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
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