Annual Stormwater Awareness Survey (2025/26)

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* 1. Did you know that the City of Phoenix uses a separate sewer system in which Stormwater and Wastewater are collected in different pipes?

Yes

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* 2. How aware are you that dumping wastewater or substances like soaps, paint, cleaning products, or oil/grease into streets or storm drains is illegal and can result in enforcement actions like fines?

Extremely familiar

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not so familiar

Not at all familiar

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* 3. How aware are you that storm drains designed specifically to drain water from sidewalks and streets and do not remove pollutants?

Extremely familiar

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not so familiar

Not at all familiar

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* 4. How familiar are you with state and federal regulations aimed at preventing stormwater pollution?

Extremely familiar

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not so familiar

Not at all familiar

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* 5. Which of the following actions do you regularly take to help prevent stormwater pollution?

Pick up litter you see on the street or?

Assume someone else will pick it up.

Keep yard clippings out of the street or?

Allow the wind or use a blower to push debris to street.

Dispose of all household chemicals properly (by following package directions or calling your local public works department for proper disposal guidelines)?

Dump unused products down a drain or wash into street.

Dispose of trash properly or?

Leave trash where you dropped it.

Sweep your driveway and other hardscaped areas clean or?

Hose down your hardscaped areas into the street.

Pick up your pet’s waste every time or?

Leave it because its "not really in anyone's way"

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* 6. How familiar are you with the City of Phoenix’s Stormwater Management Plan?

Extremely familiar

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not so familiar

Not at all familiar

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* 7. Did you know that you can report stormwater pollution incidents (illegal dumping) occurring in Phoenix by filling out a simple report form available on the City of Phoenix website or by making a phone call?

Yes

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* 8. Stormwater from the street gutters goes to a treatment plant for proper treatment.

True

False

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* 9. What do you see as the underlying cause(s) of stormwater pollution?

Lack of education - people don't understand stormwater pollution.

People don't really care what happens to the local environment.

Environmental protection laws are not enforced by the federal or local government.

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which of the following are considered stormwater pollutants:

Trash/Debris

Oil/Grease

Pet Waste/Bacteria

Metals (e.g. copper/lead)

Yard Waste (pesticides/fertilizers)

Sediment

Household Hazardous Waste

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* 11. Have you previously seen or heard of the “Only Rain in the Drain” stormwater education campaign?

Yes

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* 12. Thank you for taking part in our survey! Please leave any comments in the box below. For more information about stormwater and stormwater management, please visit phoenix.gov/stormwater