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Wastewater disease surveillance
Summary
The University of Louisville will keep testing Jefferson County's sewage for measles, COVID, flu, RSV and other diseases under a $150,000 contract — early warning that catches outbreaks before symptoms show up.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$150,000 to continue the surveillance program.
✅Who benefits
Everyone in Jefferson County — early outbreak detection protects the whole community.
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