Public Health Goes Down the Drain.

The article focuses on the resurgence of wastewater surveillance as a crucial tool in public health, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include the historical significance of wastewater analysis, its correlation with disease spread, and its role in enhancing public health surveillance and decision-making, as evidenced by Texas' partnership with Baylor University in a pilot project to monitor COVID-19 spread in various community settings.