Rieza H Soelaeman, Diana Valencia, Jena Losch, Danielle Kleven, Jazmyn Moore, Scott Santibañez
We examined public understanding of wastewater surveillance (WS) data and perceptions of its importance by using a nationwide cross-sectional survey. Approximately half of participants were aware of WS, and 79.0% responded that WS information about viruses was important, highlighting the need for community engagement about WS use and value.