Oʻahu clean water survey

Oʻahu’s water quality affects all of us, from our beaches and streams to our neighborhoods and homes. The City is working on an Integrated Plan to protect public health, protect water quality, improve wastewater and storm water systems, and plan for the future.

Caring for our island is our shared kuleana. With rising costs and limited funding, we can’t tackle every project. Your feedback will help us focus on the water quality issues that matter most to residents. Mahalo for taking the time to respond!

This short survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

Please provide your response by August 23, 2026.

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* 1. Please enter the zip code of where you live:

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* 2. How would you rate the water quality of Oʻahu’s streams and beaches?

Very good

Good

Neither good nor bad

Bad

Very bad

Not sure

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* 3. Have any of the following affected your ability to enjoy Oʻahu’s waters in the past five years? Select all that apply.

Contamination of beaches and/or streams following heavy rain (for example, brown water, beach postings)

Trash in ocean, streams, or shoreline

Health concerns with eating locally caught fish

I do not participate in water-based activities

Other issues (please specify)

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* 4. Which of the following possible water contaminants are most concerning to you? Rank by level of concern (1 being most concerning).

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* 5. Have you experienced any of the following in the past 5 years? Select all that apply:

During heavy rain: Yard flooding at your residence

During heavy rain: Streams overflowing at your residence

During heavy rain: Flooding on roadways near your residence

Dry weather days: Sewage spills

Other impacts (please specify)

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* 6. What do you feel are the biggest threats or contamination sources of Oʻahu’s beaches? Rank the threats/sources (1 being most important).

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* 7. How concerned are you about the impact of stormwater runoff on each of these activities? Rank by level of concern (1 being most concerning).

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* 8. How concerned are you about the impact of treated wastewater released far offshore on each of these activities? Rank by level of concern (1 being most concerning).

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* 9. Which of the following projects should be a priority for the City? Rank level of priority (1 being the highest).

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* 10. How difficult is it for your household to afford your water and sewer bills?

Always

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

I don't pay a water/sewer bill

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* 11. As the City plans future storm water and wastewater improvements, which additional benefits are most important for you and your community? Rank by level of importance (1 being most important).

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* 12. Is there anything else you'd like to share about Oʻahu’s water quality? Please feel free to include the location and details of any water issues that are of concern to you.