The county approved an agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 43 to share wastewater surveillance data as part of the county's wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) program.

What it means for you

Harris County and Municipal Utility District No. 43 will exchange data from monitoring wastewater, which is used to track the spread of disease in the community.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.