Water Conservation Survey

The Texas Rural Water Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering rural water and wastewater utilities and the communities they serve by developing innovative, collaborative programs that provide resources and build the capacity of utilities to best serve their customers. This survey, designed for utility personnel, will help the Foundation to expand and improve its programs to better serve you. Thank you for taking the time to thoughtfully complete this survey; your responses are very important to us!

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* 1. Since January 2012, what is the highest level of drought intensity that your system has experienced?

None-- we have not experienced drought in this period.

Abnormally dry

Moderate drought

Severe drought

Extreme drought

Exceptional drought

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* 2. Since January 2012, what is the highest stage of drought response/ restrictions that your system has implemented?

None

Voluntary watering schedule

Mandatory moderate watering schedule

Mandatory severe watering schedule

Limited watering with handheld hose only

No outside water use allowed

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your system's primary water source?

Groundwater

Lake or reservoir

River or stream

Supply purchased from another utility

Rainwater harvesting

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is your system's secondary or 'back-up' water source?

Not applicable

Groundwater

Lake or reservoir

River or stream

Supply purchased from another utility

Rainwater harvesting

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Does your system have an adopted water conservation plan?

Yes

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* 6. Does your system budget for water conservation measures?

Yes