National Public Health Week 2026 invites all Americans to renew their commitment to strengthening the systems, science, and community partnerships that keep us healthy. #NPHW @apha.org

📣 New WastewaterSCAN publication: Wastewater surveillance reveals patterns of antibiotic resistance across the United States 📊 Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory & Gastrointestinal Weekly Update: SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A,Influenza B, RSV, HMPV, Norovirus, and Rotavirus are in the high category. EV-D68 is in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

Having cold-like symptoms? It’s that time of year again when those sniffles or cough can mean anything from #influenza to #covid, or #RSV to #HMPV. WastewaterSCAN program director Dr. Marlene Wolfe breaks down current #wastewater data trends and what we can expect this spring.

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: Influenza B, RSV, and HMPV are in the high category. SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A are in the ‘Medium’ category, and EV-D68 is in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

Meet the Pathogens: Norovirus Resistant to some disinfectants, #norovirus is as persistent as they come. But don’t underestimate it. Norovirus can cause severe nausea and dehydration, especially in young children. Learn more. wastewaterscan.org/en/pathogens#Norovirus #MeetThePathogens

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and HMPV are in the high category. SARS-CoV-2 is in the ‘Medium’ category, and EV-D68 is in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

Did you know? Human metapneumavirus (HMPV) was discovered in 2001. It’s estimated about 10-12% of respiratory illnesses in children are caused by #HMPV. WastewaterSCAN’s monitoring data help us see when infections are increasing in communities. Learn more: wastewaterscan.org/en/pathogens#HMPV

New research from the WastewaterSCAN team shows how wastewater monitoring can track SARS-CoV-2 variants nationwide. Across 3,151 samples from 42 treatment plants in 28 states, wastewater sequencing closely matched clinical surveillance data. 🧪 peerj.com/articles/209...

New legislation was introduced this week to protect and strengthen the county’s wastewater monitoring network. It’s encouraging to see the value of #wastewater monitoring acknowledged and supported in Congress. 🛟📰 Learn more about the PREDICT Act here: content.wastewaterscan.org/wp-content/u...

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and HMPV are in the high category. SARS-CoV-2 is in the ‘Medium’ category, and EV-D68 is in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

📣 New WastewaterSCAN publication: Enterovirus D68 in United States #wastewater: a longitudinal surveillance study integrating climatic, demographic, and clinical data 📊 Read more:

#RSV sneaks in with cold-like symptoms—and can be serious for infants and older adults. We track it in #wastewater. Check levels near you. data.wastewaterscan.org

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and HMPV are in the high category. SARS-CoV-2 is in the ‘Medium’ category, and EV-D68 is in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

“We have a more complicated mixture of #covid and #flu this year peaking at about the same time. That adds an increased burden on the health care setting.” WastewaterSCAN co-principal investigator Dr. Marlene Wolfe discusses recent #wastewater trends with @fenitn.bsky.social. @washingtonpost.com

Wastewater monitoring detects #RespiratoryViruses including influenza and RSV and provides real-time data to protect community health. WastewaterSCAN tests municipal #wastewater at 147 treatment sites across 40 states. Learn more about what’s circulating near you. wastewaterscan.org

1/ 📈 WWSCAN Weekly Data Respiratory weekly update: SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and HMPV are in the high category. EV-D68 is in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.

Meet the Pathogens: HMPV HMPV is a little late to the party each year, but don’t let that fool you—it packs a real punch. Discovered in 2001, HMPV can cause both upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages. Learn more. wastewaterscan.org/en/pathogens#HMPV #MeetThePathogens

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and HMPV are in the high category. EV-D68 is in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

Levels of RSV are rising in #wastewater nationally. #RSV is one of more than a dozen infectious diseases that #WastewaterSCAN monitors across the country, and we share the data publicly on our online dashboard. Check levels near you: data.wastewaterscan.org

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air—and unfortunately, so are #RespiratoryViruses. Before you head out for date night, check what’s circulating in your community: wastewaterscan.org

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and HMPV are in the high category. EV-D68 is in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science (and every day!), we celebrate the brilliant women behind WastewaterSCAN and across the public health community! 🌍 Thank you for the important work you do to advance the science of wastewater-based epidemiology. #IDWGS #WomenInSTEM

Still feeling under the weather? You’re not alone, according to our data. Visit our website to see which #RespiratoryViruses are circulating in your community. wastewaterscan.org

It’s almost time for the big game! Don’t let your watch party lead to a big spread of #RSV, #flu, and #COVID. Check local #wastewater data to track more than a dozen viruses and stay informed. wastewaterscan.org

How do we use #wastewater to monitor infectious diseases like #influenza and #HMPV? 📅 Wastewater treatment plants send samples to our lab partner weekly 🧪 Samples are tested for a dozen infectious diseases 📊 Results are posted on our data dashboard View the data here: data.wastewaterscan.org

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and HMPV are in the high category. EV-D68 is in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, RSV, and HMPV are in the high category. Influenza B and EV-D68 are in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

New dashboard feature! Events like holiday breaks and inclement weather can lead to disruptions in the #wastewater sample collection and testing process, delaying updates to our dashboard. When you see the alert icon, click to find out about potential #data reporting delays. data.wastewaterscan.org

📣 New Wastewater Surveillance Publication Proud to share our newly published data article: Pathogen nucleic acids in #wastewater solids from 147 treatment plants across the U.S. (2024–2025).

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, RSV, and HMPV are in the high category. Influenza B and EV-D68 are in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

Big news! 🌟 WastewaterSCAN just won the @pubs.acs.org ES&T Letters 2024 Best Paper Award for our publication "Detection of Hemagglutinin H5 Influenza A Virus Sequence in Municipal Wastewater Solids at Wastewater Treatment Plants with Increases in Influenza A in Spring, 2024."

Meet the Pathogen: COVID COVID is switching things up to keep up with the latest trends, causing anything from mild fatigue to severe illness or lasting symptoms. COVID can be serious for older people, especially those with preexisting health conditions. data.wastewaterscan.org #MeetThePathogens

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, RSV, and HMPV are in the high category. Influenza B and EV-D68 are in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

Levels of #Flu B, #RSV, and #HMPV in wastewater samples collected nationwide are on the rise! In January 2026 we detected Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and HMPV in 99.8%, 44%, 92%, and 64% of samples, respectively. 📊 Check levels near you: data.wastewaterscan.org

ICYMI:

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, and RSV are in the high category. All other respiratory viruses we monitor (Influenza B, HMPV and EV-D68) are in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

We analyze #wastewater from treatment plants across the country to support tracking seasonal #influenza trends. We track Influenza A and B, and we are able to detect specific Influenza A subtype markers (#H1 and #H3) in wastewater samples. 📊😷 Check flu levels near you! data.wastewaterscan.org

Levels of RSV are rising in #wastewater nationally. #RSV is one of more than a dozen infectious diseases that #WastewaterSCAN monitors across the country, and we share the data publicly on our online dashboard. Check levels near you: data.wastewaterscan.org

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: SARS-CoV-2 is in the medium category and Influenza A is in the high category. All other respiratory viruses we monitor (RSV, Influenza B, HMPV and EV-D68) are in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

ICYMI: @nbcnews.com reported #wastewater concentrations of #influenza A rose 390% nationwide from Nov to Dec and levels continue to rise according to Dr. Marlene Wolfe, WastewaterSCAN co-program director. See where flu is increasing: data.wastewaterscan.org/ www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

WastewaterSCAN monitors over a dozen pathogens, including #influenza & other #RespiratoryViruses at 147 wastewater treatment sites across 40 states. We provide real-time data that can help protect communities by detecting disease trends. Learn more. wastewaterscan.org

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: SARS-CoV-2 is in the medium category and Influenza A is in the high category. All other respiratory viruses we monitor (RSV, Influenza B, HMPV and EV-D68) are in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

Thanks @aligningscience.com! Visit wastewaterscan.org to learn more and check trends in your area.

It’s the holiday season! If you’re traveling or gathering with family and friends, check for #RespiratoryViruses circulating near you to help inform your plans and protect those around you. Visit wastewaterscan.org

Influenza A is now categorized as “High" in #wastewater nationally. #Influenza is one of more than a dozen infectious diseases that #WastewaterSCAN monitors across the country, and we share the data publicly on our online dashboard. Check levels near you: data.wastewaterscan.org

📊 WWSCAN Weekly Data: Respiratory weekly update: SARS-CoV-2 is in the high category, and all other respiratory viruses we monitor (RSV, Influenza A, Influenza B, HMPV and EV-D68) are in the ‘Low’ category nationwide.🛟😷🧪

2025 is winding down, so we thought it would be a good time to share our WastewaterSCAN Dashboard Wrapped ✨ As always, we are so grateful for your support and engagement all year! To stay informed going into 2026: bookmark the dashboard, continue sharing, and viewing data.wastewaterscan.org

🚨 Norovirus is categorized as increasing in #wastewater nationally. WastewaterSCAN monitors #norovirus and more than a dozen other infectious diseases across the country. Check levels near you: data.wastewaterscan.org

Levels of Influenza A and RSV in #wastewater samples collected nationwide are on the rise! In November 2025, we detected Influenza A in 53% and RSV in 34% of samples. We will continue to monitor and keep you posted as we move through respiratory virus season. data.wastewaterscan.org 📊