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2023 Silver Medal Award
AWARD CITATION
The team is recognized for developing the first-of-its-kind biological reference material that enables high-confidence monitoring of recreational waters (e.g., beaches, lakes, etc.) for fecal contamination. NIST SRM 2917, a single DNA material comprised of 13 genetic markers, helps to detect human, cow, bird, or dog fecal contamination from leaky sewer lines, storm water discharge, or agriculture runoffs. This standard provides unprecedented accuracy and precision, even at extremely low concentrations, enabling EPA and the nation's testing laboratories to ensure public safety.