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Episode 73 - Theresa Enkirch & Maximilian Riess - Signals Below the Surface - Wastewater Surveillance
Episode 73
Thursday, 9 April, 2026

What can wastewater reveal about the spread of infectious diseases?In this episode you’ll learn:how wastewater surveillance workswhat pathogens can be detected in sewage systemshow it complements traditional disease surveillancehow Europe is developing wastewater monitoring-----In this episode of ECDC: On Air, microbiologists Theresa Enkirch and Maximilian Riess explain how analysing wastewater can help scientists detect pathogens shed by populations and monitor trends in infections across communities.The discussion explores how wastewater surveillance complements traditional disease monitoring, how it is being implemented across Europe, and how new technologies may expand its role in detecting future health threats.➡ Learn more about wastewater surveillance here.➡ ECDC Framework on wastewater-based surveillance.Interested in ECDC in general? Visit our portal ⁠ecdc.europa.eu⁠ or follow us on ⁠social media⁠ for the latest news!------Topics: wastewater surveillance, infectious disease monitoring, environmental surveillance, epidemiology, public health.