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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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2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-18T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
58300
Copies L X Average Flowrate
22300000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-18T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
5310
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3410000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-18T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-18T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
36800
Copies L X Average Flowrate
22200000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
4570
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2540000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
2550
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1640000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
8620
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6390000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
4670
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2160000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
8650
Copies L X Average Flowrate
6080000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
2080
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1470000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
4270
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1950000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
9090
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4680000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
6890
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4640000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-14T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-06-14T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
4570
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3700000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
3960
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1740000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
5580
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1840000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
19400
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7810000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
30900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
15500000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
11900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4410000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
5520
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2860000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
10900
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5800000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
8010
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3050000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
5870
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2070000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
2640
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1520000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-11T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
8520
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4530000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
7930
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3680000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
5050
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1770000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
1530
Copies L X Average Flowrate
672000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
7200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
4040000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Jamaica Bay
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Jamaica Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
JA
Copies L
19600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
7470000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
735054
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Newtown Creek
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Newtown Creek
Wrrf Abbreviation
NC
Copies L
4520
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2270000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1227810
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: North River
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
North River
Wrrf Abbreviation
NR
Copies L
5720
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3240000
Population Served
649549
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Oakwood Beach
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Oakwood Beach
Wrrf Abbreviation
OB
Copies L
2140
Copies L X Average Flowrate
814000
Population Served
243910
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Owls Head
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Owls Head
Wrrf Abbreviation
OH
Population Served
923524
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Port Richmond
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Port Richmond
Wrrf Abbreviation
PR
Copies L
1600
Copies L X Average Flowrate
568000
Population Served
224516
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Red Hook
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Red Hook
Wrrf Abbreviation
RH
Copies L
10200
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3730000
Population Served
257556
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Rockaway
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Rockaway
Wrrf Abbreviation
RK
Copies L
5280
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3050000
Population Served
117991
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Tallman Island
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Tallman Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
TI
Copies L
1530
Copies L X Average Flowrate
709000
Population Served
457817
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Wards Island
Sample Date
2026-06-07T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-09T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Wards Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
WI
Copies L
9150
Copies L X Average Flowrate
5550000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
1173448
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: 26th Ward
Sample Date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
26th Ward
Wrrf Abbreviation
26W
Copies L
8390
Copies L X Average Flowrate
3690000
Population Served
318262
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Bowery Bay
Sample Date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Bowery Bay
Wrrf Abbreviation
BB
Copies L
5060
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1610000
Population Served
894311
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Coney Island
Sample Date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Coney Island
Wrrf Abbreviation
CI
Copies L
4070
Copies L X Average Flowrate
1690000
Population Served
647635
Technology
dPCR-SC2
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000
Sample Date: 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000 • Test Date: 2026-06-04T00:00:00.000 • Wrrf Name: Hunts Point
Sample Date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000
Test Date
2026-06-04T00:00:00.000
Wrrf Name
Hunts Point
Wrrf Abbreviation
HP
Copies L
4110
Copies L X Average Flowrate
2190000
Annotation
This sample was analyzed in duplicate.
Population Served
781885
Technology
dPCR-SC2
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