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Evers recognizes Wisconsin wastewater professionals

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MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Friday “Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day” in recognition of the role wastewater professionals play in protecting public health.

Wisconsin’s wastewater monitoring program is recognized nationally as a Center of Excellence. The program tracks levels of viruses and bacteria in community wastewater systems across the state.

The partnership monitors wastewater for pathogens responsible for diseases including COVID-19, the flu, RSV, norovirus and measles. Data is collected from 44 facilities statewide.

Officials said the information can help families and public health leaders make decisions, such as whether to attend a large gathering, travel, wear a mask in public or take other precautions.

Up-to-date information about the wastewater monitoring program is available at dhs.wisconsin.gov/wastewater.

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