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Scientists turn to LA wastewater to track coronavirus outbreaks

Scientists are looking into whether sewage (at wastewater treatment plants) can be early indicators of new coronavirus outbreaks in LA. Can waste tell researchers where the virus is, and if it’s spiking?

By Steve Chiotakis • Jul 29, 2020 • 8m Listen

Scientists are looking into whether sewage (at wastewater treatment plants) can be early indicators of new coronavirus outbreaks in LA. Can waste tell researchers where the virus is, and if it’s spiking? This project is carried out by USC, North Carolina State University, Rice University, and Howard University. It’s funded by the National Science Foundation.

Steve Chiotakis
Afternoon News Anchor
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Jenna Kagel
Radio producer
Adam Smith
Environmental engineering professor at USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering

Greater LA

Scientists turn to LA wastewater to track coronavirus outbreaks

Scientists are looking into whether sewage (at wastewater treatment plants) can be early indicators of new coronavirus outbreaks in LA. Can waste tell researchers where the virus is, and if it’s spiking?

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Greater LA

Scientists turn to LA wastewater to track coronavirus outbreaks

Scientists are looking into whether sewage (at wastewater treatment plants) can be early indicators of new coronavirus outbreaks in LA. Can waste tell researchers where the virus is, and if it’s spiking?

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