Iron County Water Assessment Survey

We are interested in understanding how the Iron County community feels about local water use and conservation efforts. Please plan on taking about 8 minutes to provide your input. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

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* 1. Please read the following list of some problems facing Iron County that other people have mentioned. For each one, please indicate how serious or not serious you consider the problem to be today.

	Very serious	Somewhat serious	Not too serious	Not a problem	Don't know
Climate change	Climate change Very serious	Climate change Somewhat serious	Climate change Not too serious	Climate change Not a problem	Climate change Don't know
Inadequate water supply for current use	Inadequate water supply for current use Very serious	Inadequate water supply for current use Somewhat serious	Inadequate water supply for current use Not too serious	Inadequate water supply for current use Not a problem	Inadequate water supply for current use Don't know
Outdated irrigation systems/practices	Outdated irrigation systems/practices Very serious	Outdated irrigation systems/practices Somewhat serious	Outdated irrigation systems/practices Not too serious	Outdated irrigation systems/practices Not a problem	Outdated irrigation systems/practices Don't know
Residential growth	Residential growth Very serious	Residential growth Somewhat serious	Residential growth Not too serious	Residential growth Not a problem	Residential growth Don't know
Oversized lawns	Oversized lawns Very serious	Oversized lawns Somewhat serious	Oversized lawns Not too serious	Oversized lawns Not a problem	Oversized lawns Don't know
Inadequate water supply for future use	Inadequate water supply for future use Very serious	Inadequate water supply for future use Somewhat serious	Inadequate water supply for future use Not too serious	Inadequate water supply for future use Not a problem	Inadequate water supply for future use Don't know
Aquifer compaction and land subsidence (ground settling or sinking)	Aquifer compaction and land subsidence (ground settling or sinking) Very serious	Aquifer compaction and land subsidence (ground settling or sinking) Somewhat serious	Aquifer compaction and land subsidence (ground settling or sinking) Not too serious	Aquifer compaction and land subsidence (ground settling or sinking) Not a problem	Aquifer compaction and land subsidence (ground settling or sinking) Don't know
The state of Utah’s new Groundwater Management Plan designed to reduce water rights to protect the aquifer	The state of Utah’s new Groundwater Management Plan designed to reduce water rights to protect the aquifer Very serious	The state of Utah’s new Groundwater Management Plan designed to reduce water rights to protect the aquifer Somewhat serious	The state of Utah’s new Groundwater Management Plan designed to reduce water rights to protect the aquifer Not too serious	The state of Utah’s new Groundwater Management Plan designed to reduce water rights to protect the aquifer Not a problem	The state of Utah’s new Groundwater Management Plan designed to reduce water rights to protect the aquifer Don't know

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* 2. The Central Iron County Water Conservancy District (CICWCD) is the local agency that is responsible for the future of the region’s water supply. From what you know, would you say that in general the Water District is doing:

An excellent job

A good job

A fair job

A poor job

Don't know

Not applicable

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* 3. How much do you trust the Water Conservancy District when it comes to finding a responsible solution to the water supply issues facing your area and for the future? Do you trust them:

A great deal

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

None at all

Don't know/Not applicable

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* 4. Do you feel that your water bill is:

Too high

About right

Too low

Don't know/Not applicable

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* 5. In what ways are you making an effort to conserve?

Less grass

Timed sprinkler system

Drip irrigation system

Shower not tub

Water-saving appliances, faucets, toilets

None at this time

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Some of the Water District’s programs to help manage water use are listed below. Please indicate whether you have participated in any of the following:

	Yes	No
Rebates for installing water-efficient upgrades like toilets and smart irrigation controllers	Rebates for installing water-efficient upgrades like toilets and smart irrigation controllers Yes	Rebates for installing water-efficient upgrades like toilets and smart irrigation controllers No
Free personal home water check for measuring levels of use	Free personal home water check for measuring levels of use Yes	Free personal home water check for measuring levels of use No
Localscapes Community Education Class offered through Southern Utah University Community Education and taught by Utah State University Extension	Localscapes Community Education Class offered through Southern Utah University Community Education and taught by Utah State University Extension Yes	Localscapes Community Education Class offered through Southern Utah University Community Education and taught by Utah State University Extension No

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* 7. If you have not used any of the Water District's conservation programs, please indicate why below (mark all that apply):

I'm a renter/landlord deals with those issues

Didn't know the programs existed

No need/already water efficient

May use in the future

Don't have the time

Too complicated

I'm not eligible

Have tried and didn't qualify

Don't know/Not applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Who is responsible for making sure you have water for daily use?

Iron County

Cedar City/Enoch City

Private well

Central Iron County Water Conservancy District

Don't know

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* 9. To the best of your knowledge, please answer whether your neighborhood does, or does not, get water from each of the following possible sources. Answer yes or no to each option.

	Yes	No
Groundwater pumped from underground wells	Groundwater pumped from underground wells Yes	Groundwater pumped from underground wells No
Local creeks	Local creeks Yes	Local creeks No
Local springs	Local springs Yes	Local springs No
Virgin River	Virgin River Yes	Virgin River No
Recycled water that has been purified	Recycled water that has been purified Yes	Recycled water that has been purified No
Other water sources	Other water sources Yes	Other water sources No

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* 10. How long do you think Iron County’s current water supply will last?

5 years

10 years

20 years

30 years

50 years

We have an endless supply of water in Iron County

Don't know

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Please indicate what types of water recreation to you and your family members participate in here in Iron County (mark all that apply)

Swimming

Boating

Fishing

Waterfowl hunting

Water skiing

Kayaking

Paddleboarding

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 12. Try your best to match the following terms and definitions:

	Prevent the wasteful or harmful overuse	Channel and pool water to fill an aquifer before water evaporates	Recycle existing water
Conserve	Conserve Prevent the wasteful or harmful overuse	Conserve Channel and pool water to fill an aquifer before water evaporates	Conserve Recycle existing water
Reuse	Reuse Prevent the wasteful or harmful overuse	Reuse Channel and pool water to fill an aquifer before water evaporates	Reuse Recycle existing water
Recharge	Recharge Prevent the wasteful or harmful overuse	Recharge Channel and pool water to fill an aquifer before water evaporates	Recharge Recycle existing water

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* 13. Indicate to what level you agree with the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Somewhat Agree	Somewhat Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know
Investment is needed now to ensure we have a reliable, safe water supply for the future	Investment is needed now to ensure we have a reliable, safe water supply for the future Strongly Agree	Investment is needed now to ensure we have a reliable, safe water supply for the future Agree	Investment is needed now to ensure we have a reliable, safe water supply for the future Somewhat Agree	Investment is needed now to ensure we have a reliable, safe water supply for the future Somewhat Disagree	Investment is needed now to ensure we have a reliable, safe water supply for the future Disagree	Investment is needed now to ensure we have a reliable, safe water supply for the future Strongly Disagree	Investment is needed now to ensure we have a reliable, safe water supply for the future Don't Know
Iron County needs to take strong action now to address drought and water needs to accommodate population growth	Iron County needs to take strong action now to address drought and water needs to accommodate population growth Strongly Agree	Iron County needs to take strong action now to address drought and water needs to accommodate population growth Agree	Iron County needs to take strong action now to address drought and water needs to accommodate population growth Somewhat Agree	Iron County needs to take strong action now to address drought and water needs to accommodate population growth Somewhat Disagree	Iron County needs to take strong action now to address drought and water needs to accommodate population growth Disagree	Iron County needs to take strong action now to address drought and water needs to accommodate population growth Strongly Disagree	Iron County needs to take strong action now to address drought and water needs to accommodate population growth Don't Know
I’ve already cut back on water use for my home as much as I can; there is not much more I can do to save water	I’ve already cut back on water use for my home as much as I can; there is not much more I can do to save water Strongly Agree	I’ve already cut back on water use for my home as much as I can; there is not much more I can do to save water Agree	I’ve already cut back on water use for my home as much as I can; there is not much more I can do to save water Somewhat Agree	I’ve already cut back on water use for my home as much as I can; there is not much more I can do to save water Somewhat Disagree	I’ve already cut back on water use for my home as much as I can; there is not much more I can do to save water Disagree	I’ve already cut back on water use for my home as much as I can; there is not much more I can do to save water Strongly Disagree	I’ve already cut back on water use for my home as much as I can; there is not much more I can do to save water Don't Know

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* 14. Which of the following statements comes closer to your point of view on the issue of water supplies for your area:

We need new sources of water if we are going to solve our long-term water supply problems

We can solve our long-term water supply problems by using less water

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* 15. Please indicate how important you think the following statements are to Iron County:

	Critical	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	Not At All Important
Ensuring there is plenty of water for farms and food production	Ensuring there is plenty of water for farms and food production Critical	Ensuring there is plenty of water for farms and food production Very Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water for farms and food production Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water for farms and food production Somewhat Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water for farms and food production Not Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water for farms and food production Not At All Important
Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for wildlife	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for wildlife Critical	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for wildlife Very Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for wildlife Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for wildlife Somewhat Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for wildlife Not Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for wildlife Not At All Important
Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for recreation	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for recreation Critical	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for recreation Very Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for recreation Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for recreation Somewhat Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for recreation Not Important	Ensuring there is plenty of water in our streams and lakes for recreation Not At All Important
Limiting how much water we use to maintain our yards	Limiting how much water we use to maintain our yards Critical	Limiting how much water we use to maintain our yards Very Important	Limiting how much water we use to maintain our yards Important	Limiting how much water we use to maintain our yards Somewhat Important	Limiting how much water we use to maintain our yards Not Important	Limiting how much water we use to maintain our yards Not At All Important
Minimizing funds spent on water infrastructure (pipes, reservoirs, etc.)	Minimizing funds spent on water infrastructure (pipes, reservoirs, etc.) Critical	Minimizing funds spent on water infrastructure (pipes, reservoirs, etc.) Very Important	Minimizing funds spent on water infrastructure (pipes, reservoirs, etc.) Important	Minimizing funds spent on water infrastructure (pipes, reservoirs, etc.) Somewhat Important	Minimizing funds spent on water infrastructure (pipes, reservoirs, etc.) Not Important	Minimizing funds spent on water infrastructure (pipes, reservoirs, etc.) Not At All Important
Ensuring we have sufficient grass and greenery in our yards, parks and other landscaping	Ensuring we have sufficient grass and greenery in our yards, parks and other landscaping Critical	Ensuring we have sufficient grass and greenery in our yards, parks and other landscaping Very Important	Ensuring we have sufficient grass and greenery in our yards, parks and other landscaping Important	Ensuring we have sufficient grass and greenery in our yards, parks and other landscaping Somewhat Important	Ensuring we have sufficient grass and greenery in our yards, parks and other landscaping Not Important	Ensuring we have sufficient grass and greenery in our yards, parks and other landscaping Not At All Important
Ensuring we have large yards	Ensuring we have large yards Critical	Ensuring we have large yards Very Important	Ensuring we have large yards Important	Ensuring we have large yards Somewhat Important	Ensuring we have large yards Not Important	Ensuring we have large yards Not At All Important