An infographic titled “The Utility’s Role in Wastewater Surveillance” from the Water Environment Federation (WEF).

The infographic then provides a step-by-step guide to the utility’s role in wastewater surveillance, which includes the following:

The word “YES” with the following text bellow:
Work with the health department to identify sampling locations and develop a sampling plan.
Collect wastewater samples on a regular basis and package them for transport to the laboratory.
Document sample-related metadata, such as time of sample collection and wastewater flow.

The word “NO” with the following text bellow:
Run, or pay for, laboratory analyses of pathogen or other public health markers.

The word “MAYBE” with the following text bellow:
Share data with utility management, elected leaders, the public, and local healthcare facilities.
Attend coordination meetings with program partners or relevant webinars or conferences.
Respond to questions from the public about the wastewater surveillance data or program.