COVID-19: Wisconsin Wastewater Monitoring Program

The Wisconsin Wastewater Monitoring Program tests samples of wastewater across the state to track levels of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Wastewater monitoring has been shown to be an accurate, reliable, and cost-effective program. It is now one of the best tools we have for monitoring COVID-19 activity in Wisconsin.

How can monitoring wastewater improve public health?

Wastewater monitoring can:

• Serve as an early warning of increasing COVID-19 activity in communities.

• Inform the public of current COVID-19 levels in their community so that they can take steps to avoid COVID-19, particularly at times of high transmission.

• Alert health care providers about increasing COVID-19 levels so they can prepare for expected surges.

To see the surveillance of Lancaster's COVID levels visit COVID-19: Wisconsin Wastewater Monitoring Program | Wisconsin Department of Health Services