Water Quality Survey

Please select the correct answer for each statement.

1. I am very familiar with the coulees, ditches, and storm drains that lead to the Vermilion River.

2. The Vermilion River and other local waterways are healthy.

3. Local waterways are safe for fishing and swimming.

4. I use local waterways for fishing or swimming.

5. Pet waste runoff does not add to water pollution.

6. Fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide runoff affects water quality.

7. Litter does not add to water pollution for the Vermilion River.

8. Water that enters curb side drains (storm drains), is treated by the sanitary sewer.

9. Washing water based paint or sheet rock mud down a storm drain does not affect the water quality Vermilion River.

10. If something is biodegradable, then it is okay to put it down a storm drain.

11. The Vermilion River contains bacteria that can be found in the discharge of home septic systems that are not maintained.

12. I have seen or heard reports about water quality efforts in our waterways.

13. Additional Comments

Thank you for your participation! If you have any questions please contact LCG Regulatory Compliance at (337) 291-8529 or bforet@LafayetteLA.gov