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Item 5.a.
CENTRAL SAN
July 20, 2020
TO: REAL ESTATE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
FROM: DAN FROST, SENIOR ENGINEER
REVIEWED BY: DANEA GEMMELL, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
MANAGER
LORI SCHECTEL, ENVIRONMENTALAND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
DIVISION MANAGER
JEAN-MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERINGAND TECHNICAL
SERVICES
ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: RECEIVE UPDATE ON COVID-19 WASTEWATER RESEARCH
Staff will provide a verbal update and answer questions on wastewater-related research for the SARS-
CoV-2 virus that can cause COVI D-19. The updates will include discussion of the following:
• Central San's sampling efforts and case-study research project with Stanford University;
• Central San's discussions with other agencies and organizations that are exploring opportunities for
wastewater surveillance in the San Francisco Bay Area; and
• Development of industry guidance and best practices related to sampling and analyzing for SARS-
CoV-2 in wastewater.
Strategic Plan re-In
GOAL ONE: Customer and Community
Strategy 2—Maintain a positive reputation
GOAL SIX: Innovation and Optimization
Strategy 2—Improve and modernize operations through technology and efficiency measures
GOAL SEVEN:Agility andAdaptability
Strategy 1—Maintain a safe working environment for employees and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic
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