STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
PUBLIC QUESTIONNAIRE

The city of Hillview has been required to develop and implement a stormwater management plan to improve the water quality in the streams and lakes in and around our community by reducing the impact caused by rainwater (stormwater runoff). You ask what does this mean to the individual citizen? Our daily activities have an impact on the pollutants that are carried by rainwater into our local streams. Simple actions such as disposing of leaves or grass clippings in the ditch behind your home, while seemingly insignificant, when done as a group have a negative impact on the quality of water in the streams.

The stormwater management plan includes activities such as:

* Identifying and mapping the ditches, pipe, catch basins, etc. in our community that flow into the streams,

* Reviewing current regulations that control dumping and drainage,

* Educating our citizens and getting them involved in the stormwater management plan, and

* Coordinating with our neighboring cities, the County, and the State to best utilize our resources to have a positive impact on water quality.

We require your help in developing and implementing an effective plan that will meet the State requirements. We have developed a brief questionnaire to assist in identifying the relevant issues in our city.

1.    How educated are you concerning recent stormwater regulations?

                Not educated on current sormwater regulations
                Somewhat educated
                Highly educated

2.    Would you like to learn more about the current stormwater regulations that the city is required to comply with?

                Yes
                No
                Maybe

3.    Do you think that the streams in our area are cleaner than they were in the past ( 10 years ago ) ?

                Yes
                No
                Have not noticed a change

4.     Which of the following pollutant sources do you feel have an impact on water quality in our city (select all that apply)

                 Sewers and sewer treatment plant discharges
                Leaking septic tanks
                Erosion (mud washed onto roads and into streams from disturbed/cultivated areas)
                Runoff from paved areas
                Pesticides, Herbicides and fertilizers applied on yards
                Oils, greases, antifreeze, etc. leaking from vehicless
                Pet/animal waste
                Litter along roads
                Yard waste (grass, leaves and limbs) disposed of in ditches and streams
                Household detergents (from washing cars in driveway or discharges from washers)
                Runoff from developed sites during and after construction
                Other

5.    Which of the following activities do you typically do that could help improve water quality?
(select all those that apply)

                Recycle packaging and paper
                Use a mulching mower
                Compost grass clippings, leaves, food waste, etc
                Water the yard only when needed and then in the late evening or early morning
                Properly dispose of used motor oil
                Properly dispose of paint cans and chemicals
                Utilize appropriate containers when storing and setting out garbage
                Follow label directions when applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides
                Wash the car at the car wash instead of in the driveway
                Pick up after pets
               Other >

6.     When purchasing household items do you consider the following? (select those that apply)

                Recycle packaging
                Biodegradable ingredients

7.    Would you consider adapting some of your daily activities to improve water quality if provided the information or items to do so?

                Yes
                No
                Possibly

8.    If you feel strongly about the issue of improving water quality in our neighborhood, would you be willing to get involved in a citizen based committee to assist in developing the stormwater plan and organizing community activities.

                Yes
                No
                Possibly, I have to think about it

9. Add any last minute comments in the box below:

Please provide your contact information, but if desired, your responses can be anonymous.

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Last modified: April 6, 2006