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COVID-19 clues in a community's sewage: 4 questions answered about watching wastewater for coronavirus

  • Written by Kyle Bibby, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering, University of Notre Dame
imageGerms flushed down the drain can be detected at water treatment plants.Derek Davis/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images

Researchers around the world are testing wastewater for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in hopes that what goes down the drain can act as an early warning system for COVID-19 infections in communities.

Environmental engineer Kyle...

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