California SB317 establishes a statewide wastewater surveillance program to monitor pathogens and public health indicators in wastewater.

California SB317 creates a comprehensive wastewater surveillance program, known as the Cal-SuWers program, administered by the State Department of Public Health. The program aims to detect pathogens, toxins, and other public health indicators in wastewater, providing early warnings for infectious disease outbreaks and environmental health threats. Participation in the program is voluntary for wastewater treatment facilities. The department coordinates with local health departments, academic institutions, and other entities to collect and analyze wastewater samples.

California SB317 establishes a statewide wastewater surveillance program to monitor pathogens and public health indicators in wastewater.

California SB317 creates a comprehensive wastewater surveillance program, known as the Cal-SuWers program, administered by the State Department of Public Health. The program aims to detect pathogens, toxins, and other public health indicators in wastewater, providing early warnings for infectious disease outbreaks and environmental health threats. Participation in the program is voluntary for wastewater treatment facilities. The department coordinates with local health departments, academic institutions, and other entities to collect and analyze wastewater samples.