Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Please indicate whether your jurisdiction uses other options to fund drinking water, and whether or not they have been increased in the last few years? (Excluding jurisdictions that play no role in a shared water system)

Looking ahead, in order to maintain or improve drinking water infrastructure in your jurisdiction, do you think the majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council would support or oppose increasing water rates or fees? (Excluding jurisdictions that play no role in a shared water system)

Looking ahead, in order to maintain or improve drinking water infrastructure in your jurisdiction, do you think the majority of your jurisdiction's citizens would support or oppose increasing water rates or fees? (Excluding jurisdictions that play no role in a shared water system)

Looking ahead, in order to maintain or improve drinking water infrastructure in your jurisdiction, do you think you personally in your role as a local official would support or oppose increasing water rates or fees? (Excluding jurisdictions that play no role in a shared water system)

Please rate how well the federal government is doing in carrying out its responsibility to ensure safe drinking water in your jurisdiction

Please rate how well Michigan's state government is doing in carrying out its responsibility to ensure safe drinking water in your jurisdiction

Please rate how well your local government is doing in carrying out its responsibility to ensure safe drinking water in your jurisdiction

Please indicate, as far as you know, if your jurisdiction has privatized utilities/water/sewer, either in whole or in part.

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on runoff from stormwater sewers and streets should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on runoff from farms and the agricultural sector should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on waste water systems' overflow release should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on septic system inspections and maintenance should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations to limit water diversion from the Great Lakes should be strengthened or eased?

To what degree would you consider traditional infrastructure an asset or barrier to economic development?