Wastewater surveillance.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to expand and strengthen California’s wastewater surveillance program, known as Cal-SuWers. It requires the State Department of Public Health to maintain a network that tests wastewater for various pathogens and indicators of public health threats, like COVID-19 and avian influenza. The program will involve collaboration with local health departments and wastewater treatment facilities, and will provide public access to data through a website to promote transparency and inform public health decisions.
Key provisions
- Requires the State Department of Public Health to maintain the Cal-SuWers network.
- Mandates testing of wastewater for pathogens, toxins, and other public health indicators.
- Allows for voluntary participation by local health departments and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Authorizes the department to coordinate with health care providers, local health departments, and emergency response agencies.
- Establishes a publicly accessible website to share wastewater surveillance data.
- Permits the department to utilize external funding sources to support the program.
- Defines key terms related to wastewater surveillance.
- Supports collaboration with other wastewater epidemiology projects and public health programs.
Who is affected
- State Department of Public Health
- Local Health Departments
- Wastewater Treatment Facilities
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