WATER POLLUTION ISSUES IN ARIZONA

Water Pollution Issues in Arizona

Water Pollution Issues in Arizona

In this report, readers will learn about the residents of Arizona consciousness and attitudes about the measures taken and water quality. Before this study, there were no baseline data on public perceptions about water problems in the state of Arizona. This report will help the Cooperative Extension Service and other public service agencies to identify potential groups and educational needs to improve planning for the future of their programs. Summary Drinking water as a problem, has almost universal support among the residents of Arizona. Our research found that almost all respondents (98%) believe that drinking water is extremely or very important. Over 80 percent of respondents are satisfied with their water quality, and 89 percent believe that their source of household water is safe to drink. Arizona residents are evenly split on the amount of water. Half of respondents consider the amount of water to be a problem, while the other half believes that there is enough water in the area where they live (8% of respondents were unsure). More than half of respondents (50%) do not believe that the environment is getting enough attention from the Arizona state government, 26 percent believe the state government is doing enough, and 20 percent are not insurance. Most respondents indicate that current water conservation by engaging in behaviors that can improve the environment. Introduction The Arizona Regional Water Quality Program (RWQP), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service Southwest States and Pacific Islands Regional Programme Water Quality, conducted a study of water issues in Arizona. The purpose of this research is to help RWQP Arizona with his understanding of public awareness and attitudes about and actions on water quality. The surveys were also conducted in the states and entities of the island in the southwestern states and the Pacific Islands Region (EPA Region IX), including Arizona, California, Arizona, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and Palau. However, only Arizona information presented in this report. The survey questions were divided into five sections: (1) how the participant feels about the environment, (2) what the participants think of different water sources and their status, (3) that the participant believes to be responsible for water issues, (4) environmental point of view of participants, and (5) of participants to the water quality level of education and information sources. In addition, demographic information, including community size, zip code, length of residence in Arizona, gender, age and educational level, respondents were also recorded. Research Objectives The main objectives of the research were to measure attitudes and perceptions of the general public about water issues, a reference to the conduct of water conservation, and to evaluate the potential effectiveness of communication of water issues using different media. Method of survey research The survey of 37 questions was designed with a series of questions originally planned by the coordinators of the water quality ...