Mesa County Public Works Stormwater Division

Mesa County Stormwater Awareness Assessment

Stormwater is water from rain — or melting snow — that does not quickly soak into the ground. In short, stormwater is important because it can lead to pollution, erosion, flooding and many other environmental and health issues if not properly understood and maintained.

By completing this survey, you are helping us learn about the Mesa County community and gain a better understanding of educational gaps that may exist regarding stormwater management.

Thank you for your participation.

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* 1. What part of Mesa County do you live in?

Grand Junction

Fruita

Palisade

Clifton

Redlands

Fruitvale

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What is your age?

Under 12

12-17

18-24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 3. Where does Mesa County stormwater go?

The ground soaks up all stormwater.

It goes down the storm drain and to the treatment facility.

It flows down the storm drain and is filtered before entering the river.

It goes into the storm drain and directly to our surrounding rivers.

I have absolutely no idea.

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* 4. At a watershed level, what are Mesa County's ultimate receiving waters?

Colorado River and Grand Mesa Lakes

Colorado River and Gunnison River

Lake Powell and Colorado River

None of the above

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* 5. What are some potential pollutants that can impact stormwater quality?

Grass Clippings

Pet Waste

Oil and Fuels

Fertilizers

Soap and cleaners

Eroded soil from construction sites

All of the above

None of the above

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* 6. Mesa County's sanitary sewer system and stormwater system flow through the same system of pipes?

True

False

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* 7. Mesa County manages stormwater using the following:

Catch Basins

Ditches and Swales

Roof Drains

Detention Pools

Curbs and Gutters

All of the above

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* 8. Which of the following are impacts from stormwater pollution?

Algae Blooms

Cloudy Water

Fish Kills

All of the above

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* 9. What should you do if you accidentally spill or witness illegal dumping that could pollute the stormwater system?

Use the garden hose to try to wash pollutants down the drain and dilute them.

Stop up all nearby storm drains with towels.

Ignore it, someone else will notice.

Report illicit discharges to the stormwater hotline for proper cleanup.

Call the police or 911 emergency.

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* 10. Storm drain inlets typically remove pollutants from stormwater.

True

False