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The Michigan Network for Environmental Health & Technology (MiNet) is a statewide network of laboratories that use advanced PCR-based methods to assess recreational water quality, identify sources of fecal contamination in surface water, and monitor SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. MSU has served as the hub of the network since its creation as the Michigan qPCR Network in 2015. The network provides timely data to local health departments, utilities, state, and tribal partners in order to better protect human health.

The network provides valuable information to its partners and the state. Data are also available to the public online: 

  • Beaches: Is it safe to swim? Network labs are working across the state to assess recreational water quality. Data for all beaches monitored in Michigan, including those monitored by MiNet labs, are available via the Michigan BeachGuard website: 
    • BeachGuard
  • COVID-19: What’s going on with the coronavirus? Members of MiNet have been monitoring wastewater to help local health departments and MDHHS understand and track the COVID-19 pandemic. Data are available on two state dashboards:  
    • Michigan COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Dashboard
    • Sentinel Wastewater Epidemiology Evaluation Project (SWEEP) Dashboard 

MiNet laboratories and state partners: 

  • EGLE Beach Monitoring Program
  • MDHHS Wastewater Surveillance for COVID-19
  • MSU- Rose Lab (lead lab) 
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  • Michigan State University - Dr. Xagoraraki 
  • Northern Michigan University 
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  • Oakland County Health Division 
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  • Saginaw Valley State University 
  • Traverse City 
  • University of Michigan – Wigginton lab 
  • University of Michigan – Xi lab 
  • Wayne State University 
  • Western UP Health Department 
  • White Water Associates Inc. 
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park 

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