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?

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If yes, please tell us what it means to you:
2. Please indicate whether you think the following statements are true or false:
TrueFalse
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.

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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.
YesNo
Did you know about this action before today?
If yes, have you or anyone in your household done this action in the past year?

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4. Creating more permeable areas around your home will allow for less runoff and more stormwater to be absorbed in the ground.
YesNo
Did you know about this action before today?
If yes, have you or anyone in your household done this action in the past year?

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5. Planting certain plants to attract beneficial insects and organisms to help control pest problems instead of using commercial pesticides around your home.
YesNo
Did you know about this action before today?
If yes, have you or anyone in your household done this action in the past year?

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6. Maintaining automobiles can prevent leaked fluids from being carried into waterways.
YesNo
Did you know about this action before today?
If yes, have you or anyone in your household done this action in the past year?

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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?
OftenSometimesRarelyNeverDo 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?

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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.

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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?

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

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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.

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13. Please tell us about you…..

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

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

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15. Are you male or female?

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

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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?

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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?

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