News Briefs: Ohio Sets Up Wastewater Monitoring Network for COVID-19

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced that state and federal officials have set up a COVID-19 monitoring network in 22 cities throughout Ohio. Researchers will examine wastewater samples from the 22 cities in an effort to get an early warning about potential outbreaks.The network is the result of collaboration between the Ohio Department of Public Health, state and federal environmental protection agencies, and a number of state universities.Wastewater Reuse Pipeline Planned in Southwest A Houston-based company has announced its intention to build a pipeline system to deliver wastewater purchased from the city of Lubbock, Texas, to customers in West Texas and New