Stormwater Pollution Awareness Survey 2012/2013
Did you know that stormwater runoff is one of the leading causes of water pollution in the United States? The goal of Maricopa County's Stormwater Quality Program is to address urban runoff to reduce and potentially eliminate the amount of pollutants entering our main waterbodies. A Stormwater Management Program that incorporates Best Management Practices associated with six (6) Minimum Control Measures has been implemented in order to fulfill state permitting requirements: Public Education and Outreach, Public Participation and Involvement, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Runoff Control Post-Construction Runoff Control, and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations.

Section Instructions:  Please answer the following questions to assist us in determining the focus of our stormwater education and training efforts.

1  Within the past year, do you recall reading, seeing, or hearing messages about stormwater pollution (e.g. "Only Rain in the Drain," "Be the Solution to Water Pollution")?

Yes
No

2  Do you think any of the following potential sources of pollution pose a threat to our environment?

No ThreatMinimal ThreatSomewhat ThreateningSerious ThreatVery Serious Threat
Automobile Oil/Fluids
Chemical Waste from Industry
Chemical Waste from Households
Construction Activities
Fertilizers
Herbicides/Pesticides
Pet Waste
Runoff from Streets/Parking Lots
Sewage
Trash/Illegal Dumping
Yard Waste

3  Do you engage in any of the following practices? (check all that apply)

Pick up after your pet and dispose of waste in the trash
Compost or use use green waste bins to dispose of leaves, grass clippings, or other yard wastes instead of sweeping, blowing, or hosing them into the street
Dispose of household chemicals properly (by following package directions or taking to a household hazardous waste collection ceter)
Wash your vehicle at a commercial car wash
Have your oil changed by a professional or recycle used oil at an oil collection center
Limit the use of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers

4  In which jurisdiction do you live?

Avondale
Chandler
Fountain Hills
Gilbert
Glendale
Goodyear
Mesa
Peoria
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Surprise
Tempe
Unincorporated Maricopa County
Other  

5  Do you have any comments or suggestions for the Stormwater Quality Program?


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