City of San Luis Obispo Utilities Department - Community Survey

City of San Luis Obispo Utilities Department - Community Survey

The goal of this survey is to provide the City of San Luis Obispo with information regarding your knowledge of stormwater issues so we can determine how to more effectively commit funds for stormwater related programs and services in the future. The following survey will only take 5 - 7 minutes.

Your opinions matter to us! Feel free to use the space at the end of this survey to share any other concerns with us.

1. The City uses the term ‘stormwater pollution’ in our informational materials. Are you familiar with that term?

Yes

No

If yes, please tell us what it means to you:

2. Please indicate whether you think the following statements are true or false:

	True	False
Stormwater runoff is a leading cause of water pollution.
I live far enough away from a creek that I don't have an impact on creek water quality.
Water that flows through street gutters and storm drains goes through a treatment facility before being released in the ocean.
Drinking water from my hose is not harmful to life in the creeks.

3. Listed below are a number of actions people can take to reduce stormwater pollution. Please tell us first whether or not you knew about the action before today by selecting Yes or No. If you choose Yes, please indicate whether you and your household have done the action in the last year.

Sweep down walkways and driveways then dispose of the debris in the trash can, instead of spraying with water.

	Yes	No
Did you know about this action before today?
If yes, have you or anyone in your household done this action in the past year?

4. Creating more permeable areas around your home will allow for less runoff and more stormwater to be absorbed in the ground.

	Yes	No
Did you know about this action before today?
If yes, have you or anyone in your household done this action in the past year?

5. Planting certain plants to attract beneficial insects and organisms to help control pest problems instead of using commercial pesticides around your home.

	Yes	No
Did you know about this action before today?
If yes, have you or anyone in your household done this action in the past year?

6. Maintaining automobiles can prevent leaked fluids from being carried into waterways.

	Yes	No
Did you know about this action before today?
If yes, have you or anyone in your household done this action in the past year?

7. Please tell us about any other actions you personally have taken to reduce or prevent stormwater pollution. If none, please leave blank.

8. How often if ever have you observed the following in your neighborhood?

	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never	Do not Know
Dog waste being left in the street, sidewalk or gutter?
Cars being washed in the driveway or in the street?
People washing or blowing leaves or yard waste off their property into the street or gutter?
People overwatering their landscape and having water run into the gutter?

9. Are you aware that the City has a hotline for people to report anonymously any activities they observe that are causing water pollution? This number is 783-7876.

Yes

No

10. In the past three months, have you heard, read, or seen any news stories or public service announcements (TV spots) about stormwater pollution and ways that residents can prevent it?

Yes, seen quite a few

Yes, seen one or two

No, have not seen any - PLEASE SKIP TO Question 12.

11. If you answered yes to question 10, where did you see or hear this announcement? Please check all that apply.

SLO City website	Other print material	Radio	Other internet sites
Newspaper	Television

Other

12. What is the best way to reach you with information about how you and your household can help reduce and prevent stormwater pollution? Please check all that apply.

Other print material	SLO City website	Mail	Radio
E-mail	Newspaper	Other internet sites	Television

Other

13. Please tell us about you…..

Which of the following best describes the address you received the Spring Resource mailing?

Business

Single family residence

Multi-family residence

I did not receive The Spring Resource in the mail

Other

14. How long have you lived in the City of San Luis Obispo, not necessarily at this address?

Less than 3 years	11 to 15 years
3 to 5 years	More than 15 years
6 to 10 years

15. Are you male or female?

Male

Female

16. Would you like to receive updated information about stormwater pollution prevention and other important topics by email?

Yes: Please provide your email address

No

email:

17. Please use the space below to make any other comments.

18. On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is not at all informed and 10 is extremely informed, how well informed do you feel about ways to reduce and prevent stormwater pollution?

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

19. On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is not at all concerned and 10 is extremely concerned, how concerned are you about stormwater pollution?

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1