Storm Water Survey

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Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey.� The survey is designed for us to assess the general knowledge of the residents of Bay County about Storm Water Pollution.��� The results will be available on our website as they become available.


1. What age category are you in?
5-12
13-18
19-25
26-45
46-60
Over 60
2. Please indicate your genter.
Male
Female
3. A watershed is
a. A swamp or marshy area.
b. A large flooding event.
c. An area of land that drains to a common point.
d. I don't know.
4. Do you live in a watershed?
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know.
5. Most street and parking lot drains flow directly into a nearby creek, river or lake.
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know.
6. Paint, solvents or used motor oil may be disponsed of safely into a storm sewer.
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know.
7. Muddy wash water may be disposed of safely into a storm sewer.
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know.
8. Grass clippings, garden trimmings and fallen leaves can be a source of water pollution.
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know.
9. All fertilizers and chemicals applied to lawns stay within the yard.
a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know.
10 Muddy waters from construction sites can seriously impact the health of a stream.
a. True
b. False
c. I don't know.
11. What is the largest source of storm water pollution?
a. Industrial discharges and untreated sewage.
b. Sediment (suspended dirt particles) and oil/grease.
c. Pesticides and herbicides.
d. I don't know.
12. Illegal draining or dumping pollution (also known as an illicit discharge) into storm drains or stream/rivers is a leading cause of reduced water quality.
a. True
b. False
c. I don't know.
13. If you witnessed an "Illicit Discharge", do you know where to report it?
a. Yes
b. No
14. Are you familiar with the "Bay Area Storm Water Authority" (BASWA)?
a. Yes
b. No
15. Over the past 6 months have you noticed storm drain inlets (catch basins) stenciled with the message "Dump No Waste, Drains to Bay"?
a. Yes
b. No
16. What part of Bay County do you reside?