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Algal Floway Project Community Survey 2026

City of Durham Environmental and Street Services - Engineering & Stormwater Division

What is an algal floway? An Algal Floway is a pollution control measure that uses the controlled growth of algae to clean up nutrient pollution from waterbodies such as Falls Lake. The City of Durham has completed a successful pilot test of this technology and is looking at possible sites for the construction of a full-scale algal floway to help meet State water quality rules and keep Falls Lake clean. Your participation in this survey is appreciated during this important phase of Site Evaluation and Identification in Durham County.
1.Are you familiar with the proposed algal floway project in Durham?
2.Where did you see information about this project? (for example, City of Durham (COD) Public Information session; COD social media post; letter from COD, etc.)
3.Which environmental issues in Durham concern you most? (for example, water pollution, air pollution, waste management, loss of greenspace, climate change impacts, etc.)
4.What concerns, if any, do you have about the water quality in local water bodies (for example, Falls Lake, Ellerbe Creek) in the City of Durham and in Durham County?
5.What potential concerns, if any, do you have regarding the project? (for example, traffic, noise, smell, etc.)
6.Are you satisfied with the current level of information provided about the project?
7.Do you support the implementation of the Algal Floway project?
8.What measures could the City of Durham take to increase your support for the project?
9.Are you interested in learning more about the project's progress and results?
10.How would you like to receive updates about the project? Choose all that apply.
11.What is your age group?
12.What area of Durham do you live in?
Thank you for completing the survey. If you are satisfied with your responses, please click "Done" below.