SEWER Act
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Overview
The SEWER Act authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand and strengthen the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS). This system will monitor public health threats like COVID-19, influenza, and mpox by analyzing pathogens in wastewater. The bill provides funding to support wastewater surveillance activities at the local and state levels, helping public health officials respond to potential outbreaks.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the CDC to expand the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS).
- Requires the CDC to monitor pathogens in wastewater, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, mpox, dengue, West Nile virus, and RSV.
- Provides funding through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
- Directs the CDC to coordinate with federal and state/local agencies.
- Establishes a funding level of $150,000,000 per year from 2026-2030.
Who is affected
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- State and local public health departments
- Wastewater utilities and service providers
Notable changes
- Expands the scope of the NWSS to include a wider range of pathogens.
- Formalizes statutory authority for the NWSS program.
- Establishes a dedicated funding stream for wastewater surveillance activities.
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