Wastewater epidemiology: identifying socioeconomic status from waste 

Scientists show that socioeconomic advantage can be mapped by wastewater. Waste from wealthier, better-educated communities showed higher levels of vitamins, citrus, and fiber, while the waste from poorer, less-educated communities showed higher levels of prescription pain relievers and antidepressant medications.

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