Information on Polio Detections in Wastewater
Attention Residents: We have been receiving increased calls based on the recent news that the polio virus has been detected in nearby wastewater discharge. Please know that your drinking water has zero connection to these detections and remains of the highest quality.
To read New York State Health Department's press release about the situation, please visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/2022-09-09_polio_immunization.htm
If you have questions about the polio virus, its vaccine as well as the state's wastewater surveillance program, please visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/polio/wastewater.htm
If you have additional questions about the polio virus, please click the button below to view the state health department's FAQ.
