Survey Results

Page: July 2012 Survey Questions for Louisiana Public Square

1. How concerned are you with water quality in your community?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
5 – very concerned		35.3%	12
4 – somewhat concerned		17.6%	6
3 – moderately concerned		26.5%	9
2 – not very concerned		8.8%	3
1 – not at all concerned		11.8%	4
Don’t know/Refused		0.0%	0

2. To the best of your knowledge who controls the freshwater available in Louisiana?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
The People of Louisiana		0.0%	0
State Government		79.4%	27
Regional Government		5.9%	2
Private Corporations		14.7%	5
The Federal Government		0.0%	0

3. In your opinion who SHOULD control the freshwater available in Louisiana?
	answered question		33
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
The People of Louisiana		30.3%	10
State Government		54.5%	18
Regional Government		9.1%	3
Private Corporations		3.0%	1
The Federal Government		3.0%	1

4. Would you support or oppose a plan for Louisiana to sell water from in-state reservoirs to other states such as Texas?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Support		38.2%	13
Oppose		52.9%	18
Don't Know		8.8%	3

5. To the best of your knowledge does the tap water in your home come from a well, a public aquifer, or public surface water?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Well Water		29.4%	10
Public Aquifer		38.2%	13
Public Surface Water		20.6%	7
Don’t Know/Not Sure		11.8%	4

6. What type of water do you drink in your home? (check all that apply)
	answered question		33
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Tap Water		63.6%	21
Bottled Water		39.4%	13
Jug Water		0.0%	0
Filtered Water (from my own tap)		27.3%	9

7. In your opinion, which of the following is the biggest threat to the water resources of Louisiana?
	answered question		33
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Drought		39.4%	13
Climate Change		9.1%	3
Industrial pollution		33.3%	11
Agricultural pollution		12.1%	4
Fracking/Gas Drilling		6.1%	2
Don’t Know/Not Sure		0.0%	0

8. How much have you heard or read about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking--a process that uses the high-pressure injection of water, sand, and chemicals to remove natural gas from rocks deep in the earth’s surface --a lot, some, not much or nothing so far?
	answered question		33
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
A lot		57.6%	19
Some		30.3%	10
Not much		0.0%	0
Nothing so far		12.1%	4

9. As far as you know, do you think hydraulic fracturing or fracking is a very safe method to extract natural gas from the ground, somewhat safe, not very safe, or not at all safe?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very safe		32.4%	11
Somewhat safe		32.4%	11
Not very safe		26.5%	9
Not at all safe		8.8%	3

10. Some people say the state should encourage hydraulic fracturing because of the economic benefits, while others say the state should NOT encourage hydraulic fracturing or fracking because of potential environmental impact. Which comes closer to your view?
	answered question		33
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
State should encourage drilling because of economic impact		48.5%	16
State should not encourage drilling because of potential environmental impact		27.3%	9
Don’t Know/Not Sure		24.2%	8

11. In your opinion does Fracking pose a serious environmental risk to state Drinking Water?
	answered question		33
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes, it poses a serious risk		30.3%	10
Yes, but it’s only a minor risk		39.4%	13
No, not at all		30.3%	10

12. Currently in Louisiana, the state CHARGES for the use of SURFACE water resources that are normally in abundance, while allowing the FREE withdrawal of GROUNDWATER resources that are often in limited supply. Which of the following three statements comes closest to your view on this?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Fine as is		29.4%	10
Since surface water is abundant, its usage should free; but since groundwater is limited, it should be charged for.		17.6%	6
Users of water, whether from surface or groundwater sources, should have to pay		52.9%	18

13. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking is a process that requires using large quantities of water to extract natural gas from the ground. If a local community has concerns about the use of their groundwater by a drilling company, should the local parish have the option to restrict water use even though the state has approved the company’s drilling permit?
	answered question		33
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes. Local governments know what is best for their communities		48.5%	16
No. State agencies can best manage the state’s ground water concerns		51.5%	17

14. The groundwater sources which provide drinking water to the Baton Rouge area are facing declining water levels and possible saltwater intrusion due to years of use by both the water company and industry. What would you favor as a solution:
	answered question		33
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Have the water company drill another well located away from the saltwater threat		3.0%	1
Restrict the amount of groundwater that companies currently withdraw for free and have them use surface water which they must pay for		39.4%	13
Have the state conduct a study of current and projected future water use to develop a management plan.		57.6%	19

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15. What is your political party affiliation?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Republican Party		32.4%	11
Democratic Party		41.2%	14
Independent		14.7%	5
Don't know / Not available		2.9%	1
Refused		8.8%	3
Other (please specify)			0

16. The terms "liberal" and "conservative" may mean different things to people, depending on the kind of issue one is considering. In terms of ECONOMIC issues, would you say you are:
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very liberal		5.9%	2
Liberal		8.8%	3
Somewhat liberal		2.9%	1
Moderate		20.6%	7
Somewhat conservative		20.6%	7
Conservative		17.6%	6
Very conservative		17.6%	6
Don't know / Not available		2.9%	1
Refused		2.9%	1

17. Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very liberal		8.8%	3
Liberal		11.8%	4
Somewhat liberal		11.8%	4
Moderate		20.6%	7
Somewhat conservative		5.9%	2
Conservative		14.7%	5
Very conservative		23.5%	8
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		2.9%	1

18. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
White		91.2%	31
Black		5.9%	2
Asian		0.0%	0
Hispanic		0.0%	0
Native American		0.0%	0
Mixed race		0.0%	0
Other		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		2.9%	1

19. What is the highest level of education you have received?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Grade school		0.0%	0
High school diploma/GED		11.8%	4
Vocational/Technical Degree		0.0%	0
Associates Degree		2.9%	1
Bachelors Degree		41.2%	14
Masters Degree		26.5%	9
PhD/MD/JD		17.6%	6
Other		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		0.0%	0

20. What was your age on your last birthday?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
17 or Younger		0.0%	0
18-24		2.9%	1
25-34		11.8%	4
35-44		11.8%	4
45-54		20.6%	7
55-64		32.4%	11
65-74		17.6%	6
75-84		2.9%	1
85 or older		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		0.0%	0

21. What is your marital status?
	answered question		33
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Single		18.2%	6
Married		75.8%	25
Divorced/Separated		6.1%	2
Widowed		0.0%	0
Other		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		0.0%	0

22. What is your total 2010 household income before taxes? Please keep in mind this information is only for statistical purposes and will remain strictly confidential.
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
$10,000 OR LESS		0.0%	0
$10,001-$20,000		0.0%	0
$20,001-$30,000		2.9%	1
$30,001-$40,000		5.9%	2
$40,001-$50,000		5.9%	2
$50,001-$60,000		8.8%	3
$60,001-$70,000		2.9%	1
$70,001-$80,000		5.9%	2
$80,001-$100,000		11.8%	4
$100,001 OR MORE		29.4%	10
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		26.5%	9

23. Gender?
	answered question		34
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Male		70.6%	24
Female		29.4%	10
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		0.0%	0