Manuel, Douglas G.Delatolla, RobertFisman, DavidFuzzen, MeghanGraber, Tyson E.Katz, Gabrielle M.Kim, JinHeeLandgraff, ChrystalMacKenzie, AlexMaltsev, AntoninaMajury, AnnaMcKay, R. MichaelMinnery, JohnServos, Mark. R.Weese, J. ScottMcGeer, AllisonBorn, Karen B.Barrett, KaliSchwartz, BrianJüni, Peter2022-06-202022-06-202021-08-26https://doi.org/10.47326/ocsat.2021.02.40.1.0http://hdl.handle.net/10012/18398Wastewater testing for SARS-CoV-2 is relatively new; however, it builds on existing public health surveillance infrastructure. There is a limited but growing evidence base for its use, despite notable interpretation challenges. Wastewater testing results have helped to inform public health policy and interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario and other jurisdictions. Wastewater testing for SARS-CoV-2 is useful for early detection of outbreaks and surges as well as population-wide surveillance of COVID-19 that is complementary to clinical testing. Further, it offers an efficient means of SARS-CoV-2 surveillance for specific settings such as correctional facilities, shelters, and university residences. Wastewater testing can also be used for the detection and monitoring of variants of concern (VOCs).enepidemiologypublic health & implementationTechnical Report