Educational Resources
The Colorado NWSS CoE is committed to advancing expertise in wastewater surveillance systems. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive training programs that strengthen knowledge and practical skills in this critical field.
Below, you'll find training materials produced by our team as well as select resources from other organizations.
Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know—we’d love to hear from you.
Featured Educational Resource
Right Sizing Your WWS Program
Following the CDC’s June 2024 guidance on “right-sizing” wastewater surveillance programs, the National Wastewater Surveillance System of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment developed a training program to help you assess your current WWS system and plan for a right-sized approach.
The training program includes:
Pre-Webinar Workbook
Before attending the webinar, gather your WWS team to review and complete the activities in this workbook. We recommend setting aside about two hours to work through the exercises, which are designed to spark discussion and guide your right-sizing planning process. You may complete the full two hours at once or break the activities into smaller segments using the timeline outlined below.
The workbook is available as a fillable PDF that can be completed digitally or printed. Activities 3 and 4 are also offered as a Mural template for a more interactive, team-based experience. Mural is an online visual collaboration platform with a free plan available.
We expect the workbook to generate questions—please submit them ahead of time so we can address as many as possible during the session. If you cannot use the form below, email questions to cdphe_dcphr_ nwss_coe@state.co.us. We will compile all questions and address as many as possible during the webinar on Jan. 14, 2026.
Webinar
After completing the workbook, join the live webinar on Jan 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) to take a deeper look at Colorado’s Sentinel Model, hear experiences from other wastewater surveillance professionals, and discuss insights from your team’s workbook activities.
Plan Development
Following the webinar, additional resources will be available on the Colorado NWSS CoE website to help you create a polished, printable document outlining your right-sizing plan.
On-Demand Learning
Our team of wastewater surveillance experts has developed a range of training resources available anytime, on demand. These include instructional videos, sample documents, and webinar recordings tailored for the wastewater surveillance community.
Topics include:
- Popular – Data Analysis and Dashboard Development webinar series
- New – Ethical Considerations for Wastewater Surveillance Systems training course
- Content designed for professionals who are new to wastewater surveillance
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Wastewater Surveillance Library
Our Wastewater Surveillance Library is a curated collection of peer-reviewed articles covering key topics in the field—from emerging pathogens and new methods to ethical considerations and program implementation. Whether you're new to the field or looking to expand your knowledge, the library offers valuable insights from experts across the wastewater surveillance community.
WBE Reference Database
A large collection of wastewater surveillance publications maintained by the NSF Research Coordination Network. (External website)
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Wastewater Surveillance Professional Communities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our Center of Excellence and the work we do in wastewater surveillance.
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