In the city of Carmel, where a person's waste goes may not be top of mind. But those at the Carmel Wastewater Treatment Plant say they've seen a rapid spike in what your waste contains — norovirus. It is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. "Some people will shed the virus for up to two weeks before they start showing symptoms," said Tara Washington, manager of public relations and education for the City of Carmel Utilities. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/health/cities-detecting-a-surge-in-viruses-in-indiana-norovirus-sewage-waste-water-rsv-influenza-sars-cov-human-metapneumovirus-infection-virons-virus-sick/531-7c67fe67-48d0-4bb0-b844-0f582beee364