Study confirms measles wastewater testing provided early warning during New Mexico’s outbreak

Study confirms measles wastewater testing provided early warning during New Mexico’s outbreak

New Mexico health officials report that testing wastewater for measles at facilities such as the Southside Water Reclamation Plant in Albuquerque offered an “early-warning system” for monitoring the virus’ spread last year, and say they will continue to use it as cases rise. (Courtesy Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority)New Mexico wastewater testing for measles last year forewarned public health experts of the spread to a new c…

Wastewater Testing Gave New Mexico Early Warning in Measles Outbreak

Health officials in New Mexico received valuable early warning information from wastewater testing during an outbreak of measles in 2025. Five days prior to the first cases being confirmed in hospitals, the virus was identified in wastewater, providing health officials with enough time to develop vaccines, alert providers and strengthen an emergency response. The post Wastewater Testing Gave New Mexico Early Warning in Measles Outbreak appeared …

Study confirms measles wastewater testing provided early warning during New Mexico’s outbreak - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

New Mexico health officials report that testing wastewater for measles at facilities such as the Southside Water Reclamation Plant in Albuquerque offered an “early-warning system” for monitoring the virus’ spread last year, and say they will continue to use it as cases rise. (Courtesy Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority)New Mexico wastewater testing for measles last year forewarned public health experts of the spread to a new c…