Originally aired Aug 13, 2020
Episode 245: How investigating wastewater can help solve the COVID-19 crisis
Scientists are searching for evidence of the coronavirus everywhere, including sewage treatment plants. University of Arizona environmental professor Ian Pepper says looking for COVID-19 in this unlikely location could help predict when and where to expect the next outbreak.
Ian Pepper spoke with Tim Swindle, director of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona.
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