Feasibility of Wastewater‐based Public Health Monitoring Systems in Texas’ Small Rural Communities
Itza Mendoza‐Sanchez,
Davida S. Smyth,
Monica O. Mendez
et al.
Abstract:In recent years, there has been much focus on the use of wastewater‐based epidemiology (WBE) in urban centers, particularly for SARS‐CoV‐2 monitoring. However, less is known about the application of WBE in rural settings or in areas of limited resources. Most WBE programs in low‐resource communities have occurred outside the United States. To reap the benefits, WBE would need to be tailored to better reflect the socioeconomic challenges, technical barriers, communication limitations, and variable wastewater in… Show more
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