Claim: Wastewater surveillance is a public health tool that can track the spread of pathogens. The virus that causes polio was detected in New York City sewage as part of such monitoring efforts. Social media posts, however, have incorrectly claimed the virus was found in tap water. Similar claims have been made about the monkeypox virus.
Fact-check: Poliovirus Found in New York City Wastewater, Not Tap Water - FactCheck.org
Verdict: wastewater surveillance is a public health tool that can track the spread of pathogens. the virus that causes polio was detected in new york city sewage as part of such monitoring efforts. social media posts, however, have incorrectly claimed the virus was found in tap water. similar claims have been made about the monkeypox virus.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Jessica Mcdonald
Date published: 2022-08-18T21:43:28