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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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2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
8720
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
7350
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3740000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
22700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
12800000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
7170
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2450000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
17500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5610000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
6590
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2330000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
5890
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3590000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
6910
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2970000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-26T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-10-26T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-28T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
13100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6870000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
3570
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1990000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
12000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5590000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
15200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7360000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
14000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
8910000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
7980
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3040000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
10100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6650000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
27700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
19400000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
5660
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2230000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
26000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
11100000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
1900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
713000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
5050
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2300000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
8720
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5870000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
17000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7750000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-22T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
25800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
12800000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
23200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10700000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
15000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5520000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
24900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
11500000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
10400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5220000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
14100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
26300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
13600000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
27800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
16700000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
25500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9410000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
3150
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1030000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
32200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
11800000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
21200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
15600000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
17600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7580000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-10-19T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-21T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
31300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
16500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
11900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5360000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
98100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
37400000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
34700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
18800000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
34200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
18200000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
28700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10200000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
34600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
18700000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
29700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
18000000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
187000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
71000000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
26400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
9080000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
8830
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2960000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
30900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
11400000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-10-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-10-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
19300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
14300000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
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