According to WEF, the scientific community has found no evidence of viable COVID-19 virus in wastewater systems.
Our testing wastewater for RNA strands of the corona virus might help tell local officials tel how widespread COVID-19 is in in the sanitary district community and whether infections are rising or falling. Known as “sewer surveillance” or “wastewater epidemiology” – wastewater professionals are once again working to protect public health
An important note – finding corona virus RNA in wastewater does not mean it is infectious virus. According to WEF, the scientific community has found no evidence of viable COVID-19 virus in wastewater systems.