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The Amesbury Rotary Club CSO Discharge
Rotary International Grant Needs Assessment
Notification System for Sewage Discharges into the Merrimack River
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1.
Are you aware that 780 million gallons of sewage were released into the Merrimack River in 2018?
Yes
No
2.
Would you kayak or paddleboard on the Merrimack River?
Yes
No
3.
Would you consume seafood that is caught in the Merrimack River?
Yes
No
4.
Are you aware that over 600,000 residents obtain their drinking water from the Merrimack River?
Yes
No
5.
Are you aware of the human health hazards associated with sewage contamination?
Yes
No
6.
Are you aware of the health hazards to animals (example: dogs) that can occur as the result of contact with the river?
Yes
No
7.
Do you believe that residents along the Merrimack River should be given timely information and notification as to when any sewage is released into the river?
Yes
No
8.
Are you aware of the negative impact on the local economy (property values, tourism, commercial fishing, etc.) of the region due to the release of sewage into the Merrimack River?
Yes
No
9.
Have either you or someone that you know had to seek medical attention as a result of contact with the water from the Merrimack River?
Yes
No
10.
Do you know of anyone that had to seek veterinary assistance as a result of their pet contacting the Merrimack River?
Yes
No
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