NEW CKPOTTERY 2019
WASTEWATER IN CEDAR KEY UPDATE
March 11, 2021 
 
Editor’s Note: Wastewater testing has been operative in Cedar Key since April 26, 2020. Reports are generated weekly by University of Florida by Joseph H. Bisesi Jr, Ph.D. His latest report follows. Understand his intended audience is city and water officials. Cedar Key Mayor Heath Davis has made this information available to you, the reader.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The City of Cedar Key and the Cedar Key Water and Sewer District are partnering with faculty from the University of Florida Department of Environmental and Global Health and the Nature Coast Biological Station to conduct weekly monitoring for SARS-CoV-2 in the city’s wastewater.  Studies indicate that measurements of the virus in the wastewater can be useful for predicting trends in virus transmission with a given sewage catchment area. 

THE LAEST

The virus has been detected the city’s wastewater for the last three weeks straight (2/15 to 2/28).   While we cannot be sure whether this measurement came from a resident or a visitor, it highlights the need to remain vigilant in our use of CDC recommended precautions including wearing masks indoors and physically distancing when possible. We will continue to monitor the wastewater in the coming weeks for any indication of potential for increased case numbers.

MAR 11 UF WASTE WATER REPORT

MAR 11 UF WASTEWATER GRAPH W

Joseph H. Bisesi Jr, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
University of Florida
Department of Environmental and Global Health
Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology
*****

 
Bottom Banner Sign