---
license: other
license_name: open-gov-canada
license_link: https://open.canada.ca/en/open-government-licence-canada
task_categories:
- time-series-forecasting
tags:
- epidemiology
- wastewater
- surveillance
- canada
- phac
---

# Canada National Wastewater Monitoring of Pathogens (NWMP)

This dataset contains COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV viral load data from sites across Canada, managed by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).

### Coverage
- **Geography:** Canada (National, Provincial, and Municipal levels)
- **Pathogens:** SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV
- **Frequency:** Weekly updates (published every Friday)

### Columns
| Column | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Date** | Sample collection date. |
| **Region** | Province or Territory. |
| **Municipality** | City or town name. |
| **Site_Name** | Specific treatment plant identifier. |
| **Viral_Load** | Measured copies/mL. |

### Access & Attribution
- **Source:** [Health Infobase Canada](https://health-infobase.canada.ca/wastewater/)
- **License:** [Open Government Licence - Canada](https://open.canada.ca/en/open-government-licence-canada)
- **Tier:** 1

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