Infographic titled “Wastewater Surveillance Sampling Supplies and Equipment” from the Water Environment Federation (WEF) showing the supplies and equipment needed for wastewater surveillance sampling. The infographic is divided into two sections: Sampling Supplies and Sampling Equipment.

Sampling Supplies:

Sample collection tubes (2-3)
Ice pack(s) (1-2)
Shipping box (1) and shipping label (1)
Biohazard bag(s) (1-2)
Absorbent pad (1)
Bubble mailer (1)
Sampling Equipment:

Autosampler (required) -An autosampler is a necessary piece of equipment for collecting composite samples of untreated wastewater. The type of autosampler appropriate for your utility partner’s sampling location will depend on whether the location is indoors or outdoors, whether it has power or not, and the range in ambient conditions the location experiences throughout the year.
Flow meter (optional) – it is likely that your utility partner already meters flow at their treatment facility influent. If not, providing a flow meter that integrates with an autosampler may be possible, but this will depend on the sampling location specifics.
Other required equipment (vacuum pump, membrane filters, and funnels)
The infographic also includes the following information:

The quantity and size of sampling tubes will depend on the needs of the program. Most jurisdictions use 50 mL conical vials with screw caps.
Ice packs should be placed on top/in front of and under/behind the samples to keep them cool.
The shipping box should be large enough to fit the contents snugly and securely.
Biohazard bags should be large enough to contain the sample collection tubes and the absorbent pad.
An autosampler or flow meter may be required for sample collection at a particular location, depending on the needs of the program.