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Information needs
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Who will use the information? What information do those users need from wastewater? |
Target individual testing and contact-tracing resources Identify SARS-CoV-2 trends over time Compare on- and off-campus trends Limitations/uncertainties of results Resources available (expected value of sample information)
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Wastewater infrastructure
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How can the sewage infrastructure be accessed? |
Identify and create maps of sewer system Assess accessibility of sampling sites Coordinate with municipal wastewater agency and/or campus facilities staff
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Sampling plan
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How can we sample wastewater? |
Select sampling locations Consider tradeoffs between composite samples, passive samples, or grab samples Determine sampling frequency (samples/week) Identify who will collect samples
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Wastewater analysis
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Who can analyze and interpret wastewater samples? |
Assess wastewater testing options (on-campus or private lab, cost, turnaround time, capacity, safety regulations, etc.)
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Data Interpretation and use
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How can findings inform decisions? |
Determine who will interpret data and assess trends Access public health information needed to contextualize data (e.g. number of people in quarantine or recently recovered) Consider range of decision outcomes (e.g. testing, messaging, limiting gatherings, remote instruction)
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Communication plan
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What is the most effective way to share findings with appropriate audiences? |
Who should be involved in messaging? Who are the key target audiences? How can messages best be communicated to intended audiences (e.g. signs, email, social media, website, etc.)?
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