Breaking: Bird Flu Detected in Lincoln Wastewater, Nebraska Health Officials Confirm
In a concerning discovery, the Lincoln-Lancaster Health Department has revealed that avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been detected in a wastewater sample from the Northeast Water Resource Recovery Facility. As part of the ongoing WasteWaterSCAN program, which has been testing samples nationwide since May 2024, two sites in Lincoln have been monitored, highlighting the importance of water quality and public health surveillance. With the presence of bird flu in the wastewater, health officials are on high alert, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance and testing to prevent the spread of the disease. This development underscores the significance of wastewater testing in detecting potential health threats, including infectious diseases and waterborne pathogens.
