GHD launches wastewater testing service providing early COVID-19 detection and outbreak reduction
GHD, one of the world’s leading engineering firms, is launching a new service to allow public health entities, utilities and facility operators, including manufacturing, education, military and others to test and monitor their wastewater to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Launched with the support of laboratory group Eurofins, the technology is capable of detecting few infected populations, including asymptomatic persons, before potential local outbreaks occur.
The wastewater testing program is a non-invasive and cost-effective service that can monitor the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This service can be deployed across municipalities, schools, manufacturing facilities and a wide range of buildings with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.