Water Research Foundation - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Maturity Survey for the Water Sector

Thank you for taking part in this survey conducted by Brown and Caldwell as part of a research study on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) related to workforce development in the water sector. This study includes a literature review and case studies with partnering utilities to understand the current state and future directions of DE&I practices and policies. By participating in this survey, you will contribute to important research and help us identify the strengths and areas for improvement in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The survey will take about 15-20 minutes to complete, and you can save your progress and return to finish the survey later if needed. Your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used as aggregate information . We appreciate your participation in this important initiative.

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1. Please enter your name and title.

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2. Please enter the name of your utility.

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3. Please enter the zip code of your utility.

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4. Is your utility public or private?

Public

Private

Other

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5. Please select the number of staff currently employed at your utility including, field employees.

1 - 50

50 - 150

150 - 300

300 - 450

450 - 750

750+

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6. How large is the service area of your water utility in terms of population?

1 - 15,000

15,000 - 50,000

50,000 - 150,000

150,00 - 250,000

250,000 - 500,000

500,000 - 1,000,000

1,000,000+

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7. Does your utility work directly with contractors or subcontractors in your utility operations?

No, we do not work with contractors or subcontractors.

Yes, we work with contractors.

Yes, we work with subcontractors.

Yes, we work with both contractors or subcontractors

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8. What is your role in ensuring that DEI is integrated into all aspects of business decision-making at your utility?

I am responsible for setting the overall DEI strategic direction for the utility.

I work with staff across the utility to ensure that DEI is integrated into business decision-making.

I am responsible for implementing DEI initiatives within my team.

I participate in DEI initiatives and/or efforts.

Other (please specify)

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9. Does your utility have employees or a team dedicated for DEI initiatives?

No, we do not have any dedicated employees or a team for DEI initiatives in our utility.

No, we do not have any dedicated employees or a team for DEI initiatives in our utility, but we have some informal DEI champions who promote DEI awareness and activities among their peers.

Yes, we have a full-time DEI manager and a cross-functional DEI committee that leads and supports various DEI initiatives in our utility.

Yes, we have a part-time DEI coordinator and a volunteer DEI task force that plans and implements some DEI initiatives in our utility.

Water Research Foundation - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Maturity Survey for the Water Sector

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1. Please enter your name and title.

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2. Please enter the name of your utility.

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3. Please enter the zip code of your utility.

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4. Is your utility public or private?

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5. Please select the number of staff currently employed at your utility including, field employees.

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6. How large is the service area of your water utility in terms of population?

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7. Does your utility work directly with contractors or subcontractors in your utility operations?

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8. What is your role in ensuring that DEI is integrated into all aspects of business decision-making at your utility?

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9. Does your utility have employees or a team dedicated for DEI initiatives?

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10. Please enter your email address if you would like to receive a copy of the final DEI Best Practices Report for the Water Sector.