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Implementing wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 on a university campus: Lessons learned.
Wartell, Brian A; Proano, Camila; Bakalian, Lena; Kaya, Devrim; Croft, Kristen; McCreary, Michael; Lichtenstein, Naomi; Miske, Victoria; Arcellana, Patricia; Boyer, Jessica; Benschoten, Isabelle Van; Anderson, Marya; Crabb, Andrea; Gilson, Susan; Gourley, Anthony; Wheeler, Tim; Trest, Brian; Bowman, Glynnis; Kjellerup, Birthe V.
  • Wartell BA; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Proano C; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Bakalian L; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Kaya D; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Croft K; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • McCreary M; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Lichtenstein N; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Miske V; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Arcellana P; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Boyer J; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Benschoten IV; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Anderson M; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Crabb A; Department of Residential Facilities, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Gilson S; Department of Residential Facilities, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Gourley A; Department of Residential Facilities, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Wheeler T; Department of Residential Facilities, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Trest B; Facilities Management, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Bowman G; Facilities Management, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
  • Kjellerup BV; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA.
Water Environ Res ; 94(11): e10807, 2022 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2119474
ABSTRACT
Wastewater surveillance, also known as wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), has been successfully used to detect SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses in sewage in many locations in the United States and globally. This includes implementation of the surveillance on college and university campuses. A two-phase study was conducted during the 2020-2021 academic year to test the feasibility of a WBE system on campus and to supplement the clinical COVID-19 testing performed for the student, staff, and faculty body. The primary objective during the Fall 2020 semester was to monitor a large portion of the on-campus population and to obtain an understanding of the spreading of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Spring 2021 objective was focused on selected residence halls and groups of residents on campus, as this was more efficient and relevant for an effective follow-up response. Logistical problems and planning oversights initially occurred but were corrected with improved communication and experience. Many lessons were learned, including effective mapping, site planning, communication, personnel organization, and equipment management, and obtained along the way, thereby paving an opportune guide for future planning efforts. PRACTITIONER POINTS WBE was successful in the detection of many SARS-CoV-2 variants incl. Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Lambda, Mu, and Omicron. Careful planning and contingencies were essential for a successful implementation of a SARS-CoV-2 monitoring program. A surveillance program may be important for detection and monitoring of other public health relevant targets in wastewater incl. bacteria, viruses, fungi and viruses. Diverse lessons were learned incl. effective mapping, site planning, communication, personnel organization, and equipment management, thereby providing a guide for future planning efforts.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Cohort study / Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Variants Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Water Environ Res Journal subject: Environmental Health / Toxicology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Wer.10807

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Cohort study / Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Variants Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Water Environ Res Journal subject: Environmental Health / Toxicology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Wer.10807