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Wastewater Surveillance

The process of testing and analyzing sewage (wastewater) to detect the presence and levels of viruses, bacteria, or other disease-causing agents in a community, often used as an early indicator of disease outbreaks.

Pathogen

A microorganism, such as a virus or bacterium, that can cause disease in a living host like a human.

Grants, Contracts, or Cooperative Agreements

Different types of financial assistance or legal arrangements the federal government uses to provide money or services to other organizations (like health departments) to carry out specific projects or achieve public goals.

Eligible Entities

The specific types of organizations, in this case, primarily state, tribal, or local health departments and their partners, that are qualified to apply for and receive funding or support under this bill.

Public Health Emergency Preparedness

The ability of health systems and communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from health threats such as infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, or natural disasters.

Assays

A laboratory procedure or test used to detect, measure, or identify the presence or amount of a specific substance, such as a virus or bacterium, in a sample.