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National Wastewater Genomics Dashboard

Real-time disease surveillance integrating wastewater signals, clinical outcomes, and variant intelligence across U.S. communities.

Elevated SARS-CoV-2 Activity

Multiple counties in the Northeast showing significant increases in wastewater viral loads.

NY, NJ, CT Region+42% over 15 days2 hours ago

RSV Season Alert

RSV wastewater signals rising in pediatric catchment areas across the Southeast.

FL, GA, SC Region+28% over 7 days5 hours ago
3.2%

1,847

Active Facilities

Reporting this week

1.8%

142M

Population Coverage

~43% of U.S.

12%

48

Avg WVAL Score

Across all pathogens

5.4%

12,450

Weekly Samples

Processed

Pathogen Overview

Current wastewater activity levels by pathogen

SARS-CoV-2

Moderate
68WVAL
+15%

15-day change

4.2

per 100k hosp.

1247 reporting facilities

RSV

Low
45WVAL
+28%

15-day change

2.8

per 100k hosp.

892 reporting facilities

Influenza A

Minimal
22WVAL
-2%

15-day change

1.5

per 100k hosp.

1156 reporting facilities

Influenza B

Minimal
12WVAL
-18%

15-day change

0.6

per 100k hosp.

1089 reporting facilities

Alert Level: MODERATE

25-75th percentile
Trend: increasing

~12,500

Estimated active infections

Dominant Variant

KP.2

Sampling Freq.

twice weekly

Pop. Covered

142.0M

Recommended Actions

  • Increase sampling frequency to twice weekly if not already
  • Alert local healthcare facilities of rising trends
  • Enhance testing availability in high-risk congregate settings
  • Review and update isolation/quarantine guidance
Healthcare

Begin monitoring bed availability. Ensure adequate staffing.

Public

Moderate community transmission detected. Consider masking in crowded indoor spaces.

Vaccination

Intensify vaccination outreach, especially for unvaccinated 65+

Wastewater-Clinical Correlation

WVAL vs Hospitalization trends

Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8020406080
  • WVAL Score
  • Hospitalizations

Population Demographics

Total: 1,250,000 residents

Age Distribution

0-4
5.2%
high
5-17
14.4%
medium
18-34
23.7%
low
35-54
28.4%
medium
55-64
13.1%
medium
65+
15.2%
high

Gender Breakdown

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Male

Vulnerable Populations

Elderly (65+)

190,000

15.2% of population

Immunocompromised

37,500

3% of population

Uninsured

112,500

9% of population

Below Poverty Line

162,500

13% of population

Multi-Pathogen Status

Real-time wastewater detection

Live
SARS-CoV-2
Detected
2450 c/L
Influenza A
Detected
1280 c/L
Influenza A (H5N1)
Not Detected
-
Influenza B
Low Level
180 c/L
RSV
Detected
620 c/L
Norovirus
Detected
380 c/L
Mpox
Low Level
45 c/L
Hepatitis A
Not Detected
-
Poliovirus
Not Detected
-
Enterovirus D68
Low Level
120 c/L

About This Platform

The National Wastewater Genomics Smart Grid integrates CDC surveillance, clinical outcomes, and variant intelligence to provide early warning for infectious disease outbreaks across U.S. communities.

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GISAID Variant Data
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