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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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2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
69400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
25500000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
85000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
40900000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
41900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
18000000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-01-21T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
207000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
107000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
217000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
106000000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
47400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
17300000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
59300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
23900000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
102000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
52600000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
61800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
21700000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
69400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
38100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
128000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
77400000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
128000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
47800000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
63700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
21900000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
44500
Copies L X Average Flowrate
15200000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
100000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
35400000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
118000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
60700000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
111000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
43900000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
195000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
103000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
108000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
55100000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
39600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
15400000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
31600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
13300000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
53700
Copies L X Average Flowrate
29900000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
28800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
10800000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
31000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
16400000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
36400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
20800000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
191000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
69600000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
35000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
12600000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
37200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
12400000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
54400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
20000000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
125000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
68300000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
27300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
11700000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-12T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-14T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-01-12T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-14T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
124000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
66600000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
96400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
47000000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
103000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
37900000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
77300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
31200000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
1570000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
838000000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
82100
Copies L X Average Flowrate
27500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
114000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
62700000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
72800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
43700000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
414000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
155000000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Copies L
51600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
18200000
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
44300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
14400000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
113000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
38200000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
281000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
153000000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
111000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
49600000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
112000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
63100000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
86800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
43400000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
81200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
32000000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
133000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
54400000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2025-01-05T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2025-01-07T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2025-01-05T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
60000
Copies L X Average Flowrate
32800000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
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