As part of the City of Rapid City required public outreach and education program for stormwater, this survey was conducted so as to provide valuable information to be used in directing the education and outreach program. There is a correct response to each of the questions asked and the citizens' understanding of stormwater and water quality is vital to the success of the program. The responses given will be used to determine the areas where education of the public may be focused. We thank you for your participation in the survey.

Following is a list of the questions asked and the correct answer to each.

1. I am a resident of Rapid City.

84.0% were Residents, 16.0% were Non-residents.

2. Rain and snow melt flows to storm drains along the streets and roads in Rapid City. The storm drains collect and pipe this water to the Water Reclamation Facility for treatment before discharging this water into Rapid Creek.

False. There is no treatment. All storm water is discharged to Rapid Creek untreated.

3. Sweeping lawn and garden trimmings into the gutter or down storm drains is good for nearby steams and creeks.

False. Anything going into the City storm sewer other than rain water is undesirable.

4. Erosion and sediment control from unvegetated areas of property are the land owner's responsibility.

True. By ordinance and state law, landowners are required to install and maintain erosion and sediment control until vegetation is re-established.

5. All septic systems should be pumped every 3 to 5 years.

True. However this is the minimum recommendation for maintenance. Routine maintenance and inspection of your septic system helps to assure that failure does not occur, thus protecting our ground water quality.

6. Rapid Creek is currently listed by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency as impaired water due to total suspended solids and fecal coli form levels.

True. Studies have shown that certain segments of Rapid Creek are high in Total Suspended Solids and fecal coli.

7. Fecal coli form is bacteria related to pet waste and failing septic systems.

True.

8. Tracking mud onto streets and allowing dirt to drain from construction sites before and after construction will impact water quality and aquatic life in Rapid Creek.

True. Rapid Creek currently experiences impacts from construction sites in the form of high Total Suspended Solids. This typically occurs during rainfall runoff events.

9. The stormwater drainage system in Rapid City is as critical to the residents as water and sewer.

True. The storm drainage system not only protects us from loss of life and property but also enhances water quality for the users downstream.

10. If the City does not maintain and expand the stormwater drainage system as the City grows, degradation of surface water quality, loss of life and loss of property may result.

True. Currently the City of Rapid City does not have a separate program to fund maintenance or construction of stormwater facilities. Many communities (Phase 2) throughout the country have a stormwater utility or are in the process of creating one.

11. If you are a resident of Rapid City, are you willing to pay a fee for the continued operation, maintenance and upgrade of Rapid City's stormwater drainage system?

73.9% of those respondents that were residents of Rapid City said they would be willing to pay a fee, 26.1% were not willing to pay a fee.

12. If you are a business owner in Rapid City, are you willing to pay a fee for the continued operation, maintenance and upgrade of Rapid City's stormwater drainage system?

Of those business owners responding, 63.9% would be willing to pay a fee, 36.1% were not willing to pay a fee.

13. Homeowners: What amount are you willing to pay per month to solve drainage, flooding, and surface water pollution problems in Rapid City?

No Fee	23.7%
$1.00	23.7%
$2.00	14.9%
$3.00	12.6%
$4.00	2.3%
$5.00	15.8%
$7.00	1.0%
$10.00	6.0%