Corps of Engineers Civil Works Questionnaires Generic Clearance

WATER CONSERVATION

(Mail Survey)

OMB 0710-0001

Expires: 30 September 2012

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WATER CONSERVATION

Instructions: Down the left side of the paper, several ways of conserving water are described. Please tell us your reaction to each of them by answering the question asked across the top of the table. For example, read the description of Conservation Measure A, and then answer the question about it by checking one of the four spaces that best expresses your opinion. When finished, please return the questionnaire to us in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. We are most grateful for your cooperation.

1. Overall, how do you evaluate this conservation measure?

Water Conservation Measures:	Strongly Oppose	Oppose	Neither Support or Oppose	Support	Strongly Support
A. Have a media campaign to encourage individuals to install new water-conserving plumbing fixtures, such as low-flow toilets and showerheads in their homes.
B. City and state governments engage in active campaigns to educate the public on how to conserve water.
C. Sewage is processed and the treated water reused for manufacturing and irrigation of crops.
D. Building codes require the installation in new buildings of water conserving plumbing fixtures such as low-flow showerheads and toilets.
E. As the amount of water used increases, the price per gallon is raised.
F. The city controls the rate of urban growth, and thus the demand for water, by issuing only a limited number of building permits each year.
G. Encourage residents to reduce their use of water for lawns and gardens by half.
H. During a severe drought, the government imposes restrictions on water use that if violated result in stiff fines.
I. Encourage farmers in the region to grow only those crops that require relatively little water and crops demanding large amounts of irrigation are discouraged.
J. Require that the landscaping of new homes uses only those plants that are adapted to the aridity of the region and require little water.

2. To be effective, some of the measures described above would have to be made into law and enforced by government. Generally, how would you feel about this?

(Circle one response.)

1. I would be strongly opposed.

2. I would be opposed.

3. I neither favor nor oppose.

4. I would be somewhat in favor.

5. I would be strongly in favor.

3. What is the size of your lot?

(Give square feet or acres.)

Square feet (or) Acres

4. How many people presently live in your household?

People

5. Please indicate which group represents your total pre-tax household income for last year? Please circle one box.

Less than $10,000	$50,000-$74,999
$10,000-$14,999	$75,000-$99,999
$15,000-$24,999	$100,000-$149,999
$25,000-$34,999	$150,000-$199,999
$35,000-$49,999	$200,000 or more

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