Investigation of the spatio-temporal dynamics of sewer pipeline microbiomes in Charleston, IL.

This study investigates the spatial and temporal variations in the sewage microbiome across different community types in Charleston, Illinois, including residential, hospital, industrial, and university areas. The research focuses on how the unique activities within each community influence the diversity and composition of their sewage microbiomes. Additionally, it explores how the sewage microbiome changes over time due to seasonal variations and environmental fluctuations. By comparing microbiomes from these different communities, the study aims to demonstrate that sewage microbiomes can serve as sensitive surveillance tools, this could enhance public health monitoring and improve wastewater management strategies.