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Quantification and Whole Genome Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Wastewater and Air Samples

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Published on: June 30, 2023

SARS-CoV-2 in sewer systems and connected facilities.

Maria Cristina Collivignarelli^1,2, Carlo Collivignarelli³, Marco Carnevale Miino¹

¹Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 1, 27100, Pavia, Italy.

Process Safety and Environmental Protection : Transactions of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, Part B

|August 25, 2020

Summary

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is present in wastewater, offering potential for epidemic tracking. However, more research is needed on viral excretion and detection in sewage for effective application.

Keywords:

CoViD Coronavirus removal Human health SARS Sewage sludge Wastewater

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Area of Science:

Environmental microbiology
Virology
Public health

Background:

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been detected in human faeces and urine, and subsequently in wastewater.
Wastewater surveillance offers a promising tool for monitoring epidemic trends.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically review the current knowledge on SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater and sewage sludge.
To analyze factors influencing viral inactivation and evaluate proposed treatment methods.
To hypothesize SARS-CoV-2 behavior in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) based on related coronaviruses.

Main Methods:

Review of in-vitro studies on SARS-CoV-2 inactivation by temperature and pH.
Consideration of studies on other human coronaviruses (HCoVs) like SARS-CoV and HCoV-229E.
Analysis of potential applications in WWTPs and epidemic tracking.

Main Results:

In-vitro tests show SARS-CoV-2 has low resistance to high temperatures but is less affected by significant pH changes.
Limited data exists on SARS-CoV-2 inactivation by various parameters in real wastewater and sewage sludge.
Studies on related HCoVs suggest potential viral behavior during wastewater treatment processes.

Conclusions:

Wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 is a promising approach for tracking epidemic trends.
Further research is essential to understand viral shedding in faeces and RNA detectability in sewage for reliable monitoring.
Knowledge gaps remain regarding SARS-CoV-2 inactivation in real wastewater and sludge environments.