Yn gynharach eleni, fe wneuthum y penderfyniad anodd i ddod â’r rhaglen monitro dŵr gwastraff i ben oherwydd effeithiau’r pwysau ariannol difrifol ar gyllideb Llywodraeth Cymru. Wrth wneud y penderfyniad hwn, roeddwn yn parhau’n ymrwymedig i barhau â’r gwaith sy’n ystyried manteision defnyddio system monitro dŵr gwastraff yn y dyfodol ar gyfer SARS-CoV2 a pheryglon eraill a allai effeithio ar iechyd a llesiant pobl Cymru.
Earlier this year I made the difficult decision to halt the wastewater monitoring programme because of the impact of tough financial pressures on the Welsh Government budget. In making this decision I remained committed to continuing work on the future utility of wastewater monitoring for SARS-CoV2, alongside other hazards that could impact on the health and wellbeing of the people of Wales.