Beyond COVID - The Evolution of Wastewater Surveillance as a Public Health Tool

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed wastewater surveillance from a niche public health tool into a critical component of infectious disease monitoring worldwide. As we move beyond the pandemic era, the field continues to rapidly evolve with expanded applications, refined methodologies, and growing integration into public health infrastructure. This webinar provides a comprehensive review of peer-reviewed advances in wastewater surveillance published throughout 2025, examining how these developments are shaping the future of community-level health monitoring.

We'll explore key innovations across multi-pathogen detection, analytical techniques, and implementation strategies, translating research findings into practical applications for public health decision-making. From tracking emerging threats to understanding population-level health trends, the session will highlight how 2025's scientific contributions are positioning wastewater surveillance as an enduring public health asset rather than a pandemic-specific response tool.

Attendees will gain insight into the current state of the field, understand how recent advances fit within the broader trajectory of wastewater surveillance, and consider implications for implementation and expansion throughout 2026 and beyond. Whether you're new to wastewater surveillance or deeply embedded in the field, this year-in-review offers valuable perspective on where we've been and where we're headed.

Airdate: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 1:30 PM ET

Length: 60 minutes 

Presenter: Adam Gushgari - Eurofins Environment Testing