Storm Water Awareness

Help Sonoma County Waterways By Answering 7 Quick Questions

Sonoma County is conducting a voluntary survey to assess storm water awareness. This information will guide our public outreach efforts. There are 7 questions, we appreciate you taking the time to help us with the program.

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* 1. Are you familiar with the term “stormwater runoff”?

Yes

Yes, but I do not know what it means

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* 2. After it rains, where do you think water goes as it leaves your property and other hardscapes such as streets and highways?

Into a storm drain

To the closest creeks or river

To a water treatment plant

Not sure

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* 3. After it rains, do you think the resulting water runoff can contribute to problems in creeks, rivers, and the Bay?

Yes

I’ve never thought about the effects of rain water runoff

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* 4. Do you think that allowing water to run into the gutter or storm drain after fertilizing your lawn or washing your car can affect water quality in nearby creeks, rivers, and the Bay?

Yes

I’ve never thought about the effects of water runoff from my residence

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* 5. Select each of the following items that you believe is potentially damaging to the water quality of the creeks, rivers, and the Bay:

Lawn fertilizers and pesticides

Topical pet care products (i.e. Frontline)

Gel ant baits

Oil and gas spills on driveways

Construction site soil erosion

Runoff from streets and highways

Yard/lawn trimmings and leaves

Pet waste

Litter

Not sure

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* 6. Do you think that pet waste left on a trail, sidewalk, or other hardscape can have negative impacts to water quality?

Yes

Unsure

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* 7. The water and other substances that flow through the storm drain system are tested and filtered to remove wastes before they are discharged from the system

Yes

I do not know