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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 11 MIN

How wastewater testing helps protect public health in Missouri

from Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

It may not be glamorous, but it’s essential. Missouri scientists are keeping tabs on public health by monitoring wastewater, which is a byproduct of our daily activities. Jeff Wenzel, Chief of the Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, joins Show Me Today to explain how this system works and why it’s helping protect communities across the state.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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