HomeMy Public PortalAboutExhibit MSD 30G - 2017 MSD Stormwater Survey Report725 W. Frontier Circle
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 829- 1215
2017 Stormwater
Improvement Survey
Conducted for
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Final Report
Contents
Executive Summary .............................................................................................. i
Section 1: Charts and Graphs .............................................................................. 1
Section 2: GIS Maps .......................................................................................... 16
Section 3: Results by Watershed Area .............................................................. 36
Section 4: Leader Results .................................................................................. 67
Section 5: Survey Instrument ............................................................................ 72
ETC Institute (2017) Executive Summary - i
2017 Stormwater Improvement Survey
Executive Summary
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Overview
ETC Institute conducted a Stormwater Improvement Survey for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District (MSD) during April and May of 2017. The purpose of the survey was to gather input from
residents about stormwater improvement efforts and help set priorities for enhanced stormwater
services.
The survey was administered by mail and online to residents living in MSD’s service area. In order
to obtain large enough samples from each of the 5 watershed areas, a stratified sample with random
sampling by watershed area was used. The goal was to obtain 1,200 completed surveys (240 in each
of the 5 watershed areas). The final number obtained was 1,823 which gives an overall confidence
level of 95% with a precision of +/-2.3%. The final distribution was 500 for River Des Peres, 425
for Lower Meramec, 356 for Missouri River, 292 for Coldwater, and 250 for Bissell Point.
Major Findings
The top stormwater investment that residents thought was either “very important” or
“important” for MSD to complete over the next five years was alleviating regional
flooding, which is flooding that causes streets and properties/structures in larger areas to be
submerged. Eighty-two percent (82%) thought this investment was “very important” or
“important” and it was the most important item among each of the 5 watersheds.
The top stormwater investment that resident thought was MOST IMPORTANT for
MSD to fund over the next five years was alleviating regional flooding. Nearly half
(46%) of residents selected this as the most important investment to fund; 26% thought
alleviating localized flooding was most important, and 13% indicated reducing and/or
repairing erosion in unimproved creeks and stream was the most important investment area
to fund. The remaining 15% of residents surveyed do not believe MSD should fund any of
these improvements.
Four out of ten residents surveyed thought standing water in their yard after heavy
rains, soil erosion in their yard, and flooding on major/neighborhood streets after
heavy rains was either a “major” or “minor” problem in their area. Eighty-one percent
(81%) of the residents surveyed thought overland flooding of other above ground structures
was their property was not a problem at all.
ETC Institute (2017) Executive Summary - ii
More than half of the residents surveyed are willing to pay an additional monthly
property tax or impervious fee to fund stormwater improvements. Twenty-nine percent
(29%) are willing to pay $1 per month in additional property taxes; 18% would pay $2 per
month, 9% would pay $3 to $4 per month, and 9% would pay 5% per month in additional
property taxes. The remaining 35% are not willing to pay any additional property tax to fund
stormwater improvements.
When residents were asked if they are willing to pay a monthly impervious fee to fund
stormwater improvements, 28% indicated they would pay $1 per month. Fifteen percent
(15%) would be willing $2 per month; 9% would pay $3 to $4 per month, and 8% would be
willing to pay $5 per month in an impervious fee. The remaining 41% of residents are not
willing to pay a monthly impervious fee to fund stormwater improvements.
Major Findings – By Watershed
Bissell Point
The top stormwater investment that residents living in the Bissell Point watershed
thought was MOST IMPORTANT for MSD to fund over the next five years was
alleviating regional flooding. Forty-five percent (45%) of residents who had an opinion felt
this should be the top investment priority for MSD.
Fifty-seven percent (57%) of the residents surveyed living in the Bissell Point watershed
thought flooding on neighborhood streets after heavy rains was a “major” or “minor”
problem in their area; 57% thought flooding on major streets after heavy rains was a
problem, and 52% thought standing water in their yard after heavy rains was a problem.
Coldwater
The top stormwater investment that residents living in the Coldwater watershed
thought was MOST IMPORTANT for MSD to fund over the next five years was
alleviating regional flooding. Thirty-eight percent (38%) of residents who had an opinion
felt this should be the top investment priority for MSD.
Sixty-four percent (64%) of the residents surveyed living in the Coldwater watershed
thought standing water in their yard after heavy rains was a “major” or “minor” problem in
their area; 50% thought soil erosion in their yard was a problem, and 49% thought flooding
on major streets after heavy rains was a problem.
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Major Findings – By Watershed
Lower Meramec
The top stormwater investment that residents living in the Lower Meramec watershed
thought was MOST IMPORTANT for MSD to fund over the next five years was
alleviating regional flooding. Fifty-one percent (51%) of residents who had an opinion felt
this should be the top investment priority for MSD.
Fifty-five percent (55%) of the residents surveyed living in the Lower Meramec watershed
thought standing water in their yard after heavy rains was a “major” or “minor” problem in
their area; 52% thought soil erosion in their yard was a problem, and 41% thought flooding
on major streets after heavy rains was a problem.
Missouri River
The top stormwater investment that residents living in the Missouri River watershed
thought was MOST IMPORTANT for MSD to fund over the next five years was
alleviating regional flooding. Forty percent (40%) of residents who had an opinion felt this
should be the top investment priority for MSD.
Fifty-four percent (54%) of the residents surveyed living in the Missouri River watershed
thought soil erosion in their yard was a “major” or “minor” problem in their area; 51%
thought standing water in their yard after heavy rains was a problem, and 34% thought
flooding on major streets after heavy rains was a problem.
River Des Peres
The top stormwater investment that residents living in the River Des Peres watershed
thought was MOST IMPORTANT for MSD to fund over the next five years was
alleviating regional flooding. Fifty percent (50%) of residents who had an opinion felt this
should be the top investment priority for MSD.
Fifty-seven percent (57%) of the residents surveyed living in the River Des Peres watershed
thought standing water in their yard after heavy rains was a “major” or “minor” problem in
their area; 51% thought flooding on major streets after heavy rains was a problem, 46%
thought flooding of neighborhood streets after heavy rains was a problem, and 46% thought
soil erosion in their yard was a problem.
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The tables below show the relative importance residents placed on various stormwater investment
priorities. Table 1.1 shows the percentage of respondents who selected each type of investment as
their top priority. Table 1.2 shows the overall ranking of each type of investment by watershed.
TABLE 1.1
Stormwater Investment Priorities by Watershed
based on the percentage of respondents who selected the item as their top choice
2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey
Watershed Area
Services
Bissell
Point Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River
Des Peres Overall
Alleviating regional flooding, which is flooding that causes streets & properties/structures
in larger areas to be submerged.45%38%51%40%50%46%
Alleviating localized flooding, which is flooding that impacts yards and/or structures on a
few contiguous properties.24%30%25%26%25%26%
Reducing and/or repairing erosion in unimproved creeks & streams.9%18%12%17%10%13%
TABLE 1.2
Stormwater Investment Priorities Ranked by Watershed
rankings based on the percentage of respondents who selected the item as their top choice
2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey
Watershed Area
Services
Bissell
Point Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River
Des Peres Overall
Alleviating regional flooding, which is flooding that causes streets & properties/structures in
larger areas to be submerged.1 1 1 1 1 1
Alleviating localized flooding, which is flooding that impacts yards and/or structures on a few
contiguous properties.2 2 2 2 2 2
Reducing and/or repairing erosion in unimproved creeks & streams.3 3 3 3 3 3
Section 1:
Charts and Graphs
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2017 MSD STORMWATER
IMPROVEMENT SURVEY
Overall Results
Number of Stormwater Improvement Surveys Conducted by
Watershed Area
Total = 1823
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)
River Des Peres
27%
Bissell Point
14%
Coldwater
16%
Lower Meramec
23%
Missouri River
20%
500356
425
292
250
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Percentage of Residents Who Thought Various Types
of Stormwater Investments Were Important For MSD to
Complete Over the Next 5 Years
by percentage of respondents who rated the item from 1 to 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don’t knows)
55%
42%
29%
27%
31%
26%
11%
17%
31%
8%
10%
14%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Very Important (5) Important (4) Somewhat Important (3) Not Important (2/1)
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)
Reducing and/or repairing erosion in unimproved
creeks & streams
Alleviating regional flooding, which is flooding that causes streets & properties/structures in larger
areas to be submerged
Alleviating localized flooding, which is flooding that impacts yards and/or structures on a few contiguous properties
How Important Residents Think it is for MSD to Reduce
and/or Repair Erosion in Unimproved Creeks & Streams
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either "Very Important" or “Important" (excluding don’t knows)
68%
62%
48%52%54%55%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
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How Important Residents Think it is for MSD to Alleviate
Localized Flooding That Impacts Yards and/or Structures on a
Few Contiguous Properties
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either "Very Important" or “Important" (excluding don’t knows)
80%
73%70%70%75%73%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
How Important Residents Think it is for MSD to Alleviate
Regional Flooding That Causes Streets & Properties/Structures
in Larger Areas to be Submerged
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either "Very Important" or “Important" (excluding don’t knows)
91%
79%81%76%
83%82%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
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Stormwater Investment Areas Residents Think Are MOST
Important for MSD to Fund Over the Next 5 Years
by percentage of respondents
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)
13%
26%
46%
None needed15%Reducing and/or repairing erosion in
unimproved creeks & streams
Alleviating localized flooding,
which is flooding that impacts yards and/or structures on a
few contiguous properties
Alleviating regional flooding, which is flooding that causes streets & properties/structures in larger
areas to be submerged
Percentage of Residents Who Think Reducing and/or Repairing
Erosion in Unimproved Creeks & Streams is MOST Important
for MSD to Fund Over the Next 5 Years
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as the most important (excluding don’t knows)
9%
18%
12%
17%
10%
13%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
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Percentage of Residents Who Think Allevating Localized
Flooding That Impacts Yards and/or Structures on a Few
Contiguous Properties is MOST Important for MSD to Fund
Over the Next 5 Yearsby percentage of respondents who rated the item as the most important (excluding don’t knows)
24%
30%
25%26%25%26%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
10%
20%
30%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as the most important (excluding don’t knows)
45%
38%
51%
40%
50%
46%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
Percentage of Residents Who Think Allevating Regional
Flooding That Causes Streets & Properties/Structures in Larger
Areas to be Submerged is MOST Important for MSD to Fund
Over the Next 5 Years
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How Much Residents Are Willing to Pay Per Month in
Additional Property Taxes to Fund Stormwater Improvements
by percentage of respondents (excluding don’t knows)
$1 per month
29%
$2 per month
18%
$3 per month
7%
$4 per month
2%$5 per month
9%
None
35%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)
by percentage of respondents (excluding don’t knows)
26%
33%
30%
26%
29%29%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
Percentage of Residents Who Are Willing to Pay $1 Per
Month in Additional Property Taxes to Fund Stormwater
Improvements
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by percentage of respondents (excluding don’t knows)
17%16%
17%18%19%18%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
Percentage of Residents Who Are Willing to Pay $2 Per
Month in Additional Property Taxes to Fund Stormwater
Improvements
by percentage of respondents (excluding don’t knows)
11%
12%
20%21%
24%
18%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
Percentage of Residents Who Are Willing to Pay $3 to $5
Per Month in Additional Property Taxes to Fund Stormwater
Improvements
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How Much Residents Are Willing to Pay Per Month in an
Impervious Fee to Fund Stormwater Improvements
by percentage of respondents (excluding don’t knows)
$1 per month
28%
$2 per month
15%
$3 per month
7%
$4 per month
2%
$5 per month
8%
None
41%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)
by percentage of respondents (excluding don’t knows)
24%
32%
25%26%
30%
28%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
Percentage of Residents Who Are Willing to Pay $1 Per
Month in an Impervious Fee to Fund Stormwater
Improvements
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by percentage of respondents (excluding don’t knows)
14%13%
16%16%15%15%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
Percentage of Residents Who Are Willing to Pay $2 Per
Month in an Impervious Fee to Fund Stormwater
Improvements
by percentage of respondents (excluding don’t knows)
13%12%
19%
16%
20%
17%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
Percentage of Residents Who Are Willing to Pay $3 to $5
Per Month in an Impervious Fee to Fund Stormwater
Improvements
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by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either a “Major" or “Minor” problem (excluding don’t knows)
Percentage of Residents Who Think Various Issues Are
Problems in Their Neighborhood
55%
50%
46%
41%
39%
22%
19%
Soil erosion in yards
Flooding on major streets after heavy rains
Flooding of neighborhood streets after heavy rains
Overland flooding of other homes after heavy rains
Overland flooding of your home
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Major Problem (3) Minor Problem (2)
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)
Overland flooding of other above ground structures
on your property
Standing water (or ponding) in yards after heavy rains
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either a “Major" or “Minor” problem (excluding don’t knows)
Percentage of Residents Who Think Various Issues Are
Problems in Their Neighborhood
2008 vs. 2017
55%
50%
46%
44%
39%
43%
Soil erosion in yards
Flooding on major streets after heavy rains
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
2017 2008
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)
Standing water (or ponding) in yards after heavy rains
Trend Comparison
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Percentage of Residents Who Thought Overland Flooding of
Their Home is a Problem in Their Neighborhood
31%
29%
17%
14%
25%
22%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either a “Major" or “Minor” problem (excluding don’t knows)
Percentage of Residents Who Thought Overland Flooding of
Other Above Ground Structures on Their Property is a Problem
in Their Neighborhood
28%
23%
14%13%
22%
19%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either a “Major" or “Minor” problem (excluding don’t knows)
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Percentage of Residents Who Thought Overland Flooding of
Other Homes After Heavy Rains is a Problem in Their
Neighborhood
43%
48%
36%
27%
44%
39%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either a “Major" or “Minor” problem (excluding don’t knows)
Percentage of Residents Who Thought Standing Water in
Yards After Heavy Rains is a Problem in Their Neighborhood
52%
64%
55%51%
57%55%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either a “Major" or “Minor” problem (excluding don’t knows)
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Percentage of Residents Who Thought Soil Erosion in Yards
is a Problem in Their Neighborhood
49%50%52%54%
46%
50%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either a “Major" or “Minor” problem (excluding don’t knows)
Percentage of Residents Who Thought Flooding of
Neighborhood Streets After Heavy Rains is a Problem in
Their Neighborhood
57%
46%
30%31%
46%
41%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either a “Major" or “Minor” problem (excluding don’t knows)
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Percentage of Residents Who Thought Flooding on Major
Streets After Heavy Rains is a Problem in Their Neighborhood
57%
49%
41%
34%
51%
46%
Bissell Point Coldwater Lower Meramec Missouri River River Des Peres Overall
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Source: ETC Institute (2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey)Watershed Comparison
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as either a “Major" or “Minor” problem (excluding don’t knows)
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Section 2:
GIS Maps
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Interpreting the Maps
The maps on the following pages show the mean ratings for several
questions on the survey by Zip Code. If all areas on a map are the same
color, then residents generally feel the same about that issue regardless of
the location of their home.
When reading the maps, please use the following color scheme as a guide:
DARK/LIGHT BLUE shades indicate POSITIVE ratings. Shades of
blue generally indicate satisfaction with a service, ratings of “excellent”
or “good” and ratings of “very safe” or “safe.”
OFF-WHITE shades indicate NEUTRAL ratings. Shades of neutral
generally indicate that residents thought the quality of service delivery is
adequate.
ORANGE/RED shades indicate NEGATIVE ratings. Shades of
orange/red generally indicate dissatisfaction with a service, ratings of
“below average” or “poor” and ratings of “unsafe” or “very unsafe.”
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Location of Survey Respondents2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 18
Q1-1 Importance of reducing and/or repairing erosion in unimproved creeksand streams2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)ImportanceMean rating on a 5-point scaleETCINSTITUTE1.0-1.8 Not At All Important1.8-2.6 Not Important2.6-3.4 Somewhat Important3.4-4.2 Important4.2-5.0 Very ImportantNo Response2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 19
Q1-2 Importance of alleviating localized flooding2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)ImportanceMean rating on a 5-point scaleETCINSTITUTE1.0-1.8 Not At All Important1.8-2.6 Not Important2.6-3.4 Somewhat Important3.4-4.2 Important4.2-5.0 Very ImportantNo Response2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 20
Q1-3 Importance of alleviating regional flooding 2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)ImportanceMean rating on a 5-point scaleETCINSTITUTE1.0-1.8 Not At All Important1.8-2.6 Not Important2.6-3.4 Somewhat Important3.4-4.2 Important4.2-5.0 Very ImportantNo Response2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 21
Q5-1 Problems with overland flooding of home2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemMean rating on a 3-point scaleETCINSTITUTE1.0-1.4 Not A Problem1.4-1.81.8-2.2 Minor Problem2.2-2.62.6-3.0 Major ProblemNo Response2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 22
Q5-2 Problems with overland flooding of other above ground structures on property2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemMean rating on a 3-point scaleETCINSTITUTE1.0-1.4 Not A Problem1.4-1.81.8-2.2 Minor Problem2.2-2.62.6-3.0 Major ProblemNo Response2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 23
Q5-3 Problems with overland flooding of other homes after heavy rains2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemMean rating on a 3-point scaleETCINSTITUTE1.0-1.4 Not A Problem1.4-1.81.8-2.2 Minor Problem2.2-2.62.6-3.0 Major ProblemNo Response2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 24
Q5-4 Problems with standing water (ponding) in yards after heavy rains2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemMean rating on a 3-point scaleETCINSTITUTE1.0-1.4 Not A Problem1.4-1.81.8-2.2 Minor Problem2.2-2.62.6-3.0 Major ProblemNo Response2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 25
Q5-5 Problems with soil erosion in yards2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemMean rating on a 3-point scaleETCINSTITUTE1.0-1.4 Not A Problem1.4-1.81.8-2.2 Minor Problem2.2-2.62.6-3.0 Major ProblemNo Response2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 26
Q5-6 Problems with flooding of neighborhood streets after heavy rains2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemMean rating on a 3-point scaleETCINSTITUTE1.0-1.4 Not A Problem1.4-1.81.8-2.2 Minor Problem2.2-2.62.6-3.0 Major ProblemNo Response2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 27
Q5-7 Problems with flooding on major streets after heavy rains2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemMean rating on a 3-point scaleETCINSTITUTE1.0-1.4 Not A Problem1.4-1.81.8-2.2 Minor Problem2.2-2.62.6-3.0 Major ProblemNo Response2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 28
Q5-1 Problems with overland flooding of home(location of respondents who indicated “major” or “minor” problem)2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemETCINSTITUTE3 - Major Problem2 - Minor Problem2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 29
Q5-2 Problems with overland flooding of other above ground structures on property(location of respondents who indicated “major” or “minor” problem)2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemETCINSTITUTE3 - Major Problem2 - Minor Problem2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 30
Q5-3 Problems with overland flooding of other homes after heavy rains(location of respondents who indicated “major” or “minor” problem)2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemETCINSTITUTE3 - Major Problem2 - Minor Problem2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 31
Q5-4 Problems with standing water (ponding) in yards after heavy rains(location of respondents who indicated “major” or “minor” problem)2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemETCINSTITUTE3 - Major Problem2 - Minor Problem2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 32
Q5-5 Problems with soil erosion in yards(location of respondents who indicated “major” or “minor” problem) 2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemETCINSTITUTE3 - Major Problem2 - Minor Problem2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 33
Q5-6 Problems with flooding of neighborhood streets after heavy rains(location of respondents who indicated “major” or “minor” problem) 2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemETCINSTITUTE3 - Major Problem2 - Minor Problem2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 34
Q5-7 Problems with flooding on major streets after heavy rains(location of respondents who indicated “major” or “minor” problem) 2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey Shading reflects the mean rating for all respondents by ZIP Code (merged as needed)Level of ProblemETCINSTITUTE3 - Major Problem2 - Minor Problem2017 MSD Stormwater Improvement SurveyETC Institute (2017)Page 35
Section 3:
Results by Watershed Area
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Sample Distribution by Watershed Area
Watershed Area Number Percent
Bissell Point 250 13.7 %
Coldwater 292 16.0 %
Lower Meramec 425 23.3 %
Missouri River 356 19.5 %
River Des Peres 500 27.4 %
Total 1823 100.0 %
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Q1. Several types of stormwater investments that could be completed by MSD over the next five years are listed below. Using a scale of 1 to
5, where 5 means "Very Important" and 1 means "Not at all Important," Please rate the importance of the following.
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q1a. Reducing and/or repairing erosion in unimproved creeks & streams
5=Very important 32.4% 35.3% 23.8% 24.2% 22.0% 26.4%
4=Important 23.6% 19.9% 20.5% 24.2% 25.8% 23.0%
3=Somewhat important 17.2% 25.0% 33.2% 29.8% 30.0% 28.1%
2=Not important 4.8% 4.1% 9.2% 9.0% 7.2% 7.2%
1=Not at all important 4.4% 4.8% 6.4% 5.6% 4.4% 5.2%
9=Don't know 17.6% 11.0% 7.1% 7.3% 10.6% 10.1%
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Q1. Several types of stormwater investments that could be completed by MSD over the next five years are listed below. Using a scale of 1 to
5, where 5 means "Very Important" and 1 means "Not at all Important," Please rate the importance of the following.
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q1b. Alleviating localized flooding, which is flooding that impacts yards and/or structures on a few contiguous
properties
5=Very important 47.2% 42.8% 38.8% 35.4% 37.8% 39.7%
4=Important 24.8% 24.3% 28.5% 31.7% 32.6% 29.1%
3=Somewhat important 10.8% 16.8% 17.2% 16.9% 17.2% 16.2%
2=Not important 3.6% 3.4% 5.6% 6.2% 2.4% 4.2%
1=Not at all important 3.6% 4.8% 5.4% 5.9% 3.6% 4.7%
9=Don't know 10.0% 7.9% 4.5% 3.9% 6.4% 6.2%
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Q1. Several types of stormwater investments that could be completed by MSD over the next five years are listed below. Using a scale of 1 to
5, where 5 means "Very Important" and 1 means "Not at all Important," Please rate the importance of the following.
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q1c. Alleviating regional flooding, which is flooding that causes streets & properties/structures in larger areas to
be submerged
5=Very important 56.0% 51.7% 53.2% 46.6% 49.6% 51.1%
4=Important 25.6% 21.9% 23.3% 25.6% 28.0% 25.1%
3=Somewhat important 4.4% 12.7% 8.5% 13.8% 10.8% 10.3%
2=Not important 1.2% 1.0% 5.2% 3.1% 2.0% 2.7%
1=Not at all important 2.8% 5.5% 4.5% 6.2% 2.8% 4.3%
9=Don't know 10.0% 7.2% 5.4% 4.8% 6.8% 6.6%
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Q1. Several types of stormwater investments that could be completed by MSD over the next five years are listed below. Using a scale of 1 to
5, where 5 means "Very Important" and 1 means "Not at all Important," Please rate the importance of the following. (excluding "don't
know")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q1a. Reducing and/or repairing erosion in unimproved creeks & streams
5=Very important 39.3% 39.6% 25.6% 26.1% 24.6% 29.4%
4=Important 28.6% 22.3% 22.0% 26.1% 28.9% 25.6%
3=Somewhat important 20.9% 28.1% 35.7% 32.1% 33.6% 31.3%
2=Not important 5.8% 4.6% 9.9% 9.7% 8.1% 8.0%
1=Not at all important 5.3% 5.4% 6.8% 6.1% 4.9% 5.7%
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Excluding “don’t know”
Q1. Several types of stormwater investments that could be completed by MSD over the next five years are listed below. Using a scale of 1 to
5, where 5 means "Very Important" and 1 means "Not at all Important," Please rate the importance of the following. (excluding "don't
know")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q1b. Alleviating localized flooding, which is flooding that impacts yards and/or structures on a few contiguous
properties
5=Very important 52.4% 46.5% 40.6% 36.8% 40.4% 42.3%
4=Important 27.6% 26.4% 29.8% 33.0% 34.8% 31.0%
3=Somewhat important 12.0% 18.2% 18.0% 17.5% 18.4% 17.3%
2=Not important 4.0% 3.7% 5.9% 6.4% 2.6% 4.5%
1=Not at all important 4.0% 5.2% 5.7% 6.1% 3.8% 5.0%
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Excluding “don’t know”
Q1. Several types of stormwater investments that could be completed by MSD over the next five years are listed below. Using a scale of 1 to
5, where 5 means "Very Important" and 1 means "Not at all Important," Please rate the importance of the following. (excluding "don't
know")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q1c. Alleviating regional flooding, which is flooding that causes streets & properties/structures in larger areas to
be submerged
5=Very important 62.2% 55.7% 56.2% 49.0% 53.2% 54.7%
4=Important 28.4% 23.6% 24.6% 26.8% 30.0% 26.9%
3=Somewhat important 4.9% 13.7% 9.0% 14.5% 11.6% 11.0%
2=Not important 1.3% 1.1% 5.5% 3.2% 2.1% 2.9%
1=Not at all important 3.1% 5.9% 4.7% 6.5% 3.0% 4.6%
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Q2. Of the items listed in Question 1 above, which ONE do you think is the MOST IMPORTANT for MSD to fund over the next five years?
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q2. Most important
1=Reducing and/or
repairing erosion in
unimproved creeks &
streams
9.2%
18.2%
12.0%
16.6%
10.2%
13.0%
2=Alleviating localized
flooding, which is
flooding
that impacts yards and/or
structures on a few
contiguous properties
23.6%
29.8%
24.7%
26.1%
25.4%
25.8%
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Q2. Of the items listed in Question 1 above, which ONE do you think is the MOST IMPORTANT for MSD to fund over the next five years?
(cont.)
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q2. Most important (cont.)
3=Alleviating regional
flooding, which is
flooding
that causes streets &
properties/structures in
larger areas to be
submerged
45.2%
37.7%
51.1%
40.4%
50.2%
45.8%
9=None chosen 22.0% 14.4% 12.2% 16.9% 14.2% 15.4%
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Q3. In order to fund stormwater improvements in the region such as those listed in Question 1, MSD could increase property taxes slightly.
Please indicate the maximum increase per month you would be willing to pay in property taxes to fund stormwater improvements.
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q3. Maximum increase per-month you would be willing to pay in property taxes
1=$0 per month (I would
not be willing to pay any
more than I currently do)
41.2%
36.6%
29.9%
31.2%
25.6%
31.6%
2=$1 per month 22.4% 30.8% 28.0% 23.3% 26.4% 26.3%
3=$2 per month 14.8% 14.7% 16.0% 16.6% 16.8% 16.0%
4=$3 per month 5.2% 6.2% 7.3% 7.6% 6.8% 6.7%
5=$4 per month 0.8% 0.3% 1.9% 2.2% 3.2% 1.9%
6=$5 per month 3.2% 4.8% 9.6% 9.0% 11.2% 8.3%
9=Don't know 12.4% 6.5% 7.3% 10.1% 10.0% 9.2%
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Q3. In order to fund stormwater improvements in the region such as those listed in Question 1, MSD could increase property taxes slightly.
Please indicate the maximum increase per month you would be willing to pay in property taxes to fund stormwater improvements.
(excluding "don't know")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q3. Maximum increase per-month you would be willing to pay in property taxes
1=$0 per month (I would
not be willing to pay any
more than I currently do)
47.0%
39.2%
32.2%
34.7%
28.4%
34.8%
2=$1 per month 25.6% 33.0% 30.2% 25.9% 29.3% 29.0%
3=$2 per month 16.9% 15.8% 17.3% 18.4% 18.7% 17.6%
4=$3 per month 5.9% 6.6% 7.9% 8.4% 7.6% 7.4%
5=$4 per month 0.9% 0.4% 2.0% 2.5% 3.6% 2.1%
6=$5 per month 3.7% 5.1% 10.4% 10.0% 12.4% 9.1%
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Q4. Another option for funding stormwater improvements, such as those listed in Question 1, would be through an impervious fee. An
impervious fee is applied based on the amount of stormwater runoff a property generates. For example, the owner of an office building with
a large concrete parking lot would pay more than the owner of a small residential home on a small lot. If MSD were to fund stormwater
improvements with an impervious fee, what is the maximum increase you would be willing to pay per month?
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q4. Maximum increase you would be willing to pay per-month
1=$0 per month (I would
not be willing to pay any
more than I currently do)
42.4%
38.4%
34.4%
35.7%
30.2%
35.2%
2=$1 per month 20.8% 28.8% 22.1% 22.2% 25.8% 24.0%
3=$2 per month 11.6% 11.3% 13.9% 13.5% 12.8% 12.8%
4=$3 per month 5.6% 6.8% 7.8% 5.1% 5.8% 6.3%
5=$4 per month 0.8% 0.3% 1.6% 2.0% 2.4% 1.6%
6=$5 per month 4.4% 3.8% 7.5% 7.0% 8.6% 6.7%
9=Don't know 14.4% 10.6% 12.7% 14.6% 14.4% 13.4%
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Excluding “don’t know”
Q4. Another option for funding stormwater improvements, such as those listed in Question 1, would be through an impervious fee. An
impervious fee is applied based on the amount of stormwater runoff a property generates. For example, the owner of an office building with
a large concrete parking lot would pay more than the owner of a small residential home on a small lot. If MSD were to fund stormwater
improvements with an impervious fee, what is the maximum increase you would be willing to pay per month? (excluding “don't know")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q4. Maximum increase you would be willing to pay per-month
1=$0 per month (I would
not be willing to pay any
more than I currently do)
49.5%
42.9%
39.4%
41.8%
35.3%
40.7%
2=$1 per month 24.3% 32.2% 25.3% 26.0% 30.1% 27.8%
3=$2 per month 13.6% 12.6% 15.9% 15.8% 15.0% 14.8%
4=$3 per month 6.5% 7.7% 8.9% 5.9% 6.8% 7.2%
5=$4 per month 0.9% 0.4% 1.9% 2.3% 2.8% 1.8%
6=$5 per month 5.1% 4.2% 8.6% 8.2% 10.0% 7.7%
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Q5. Please indicate whether the following issues are a "Major Problem", "Minor Problem," or "Not a Problem" in your neighborhood by
circling the corresponding number below.
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q5a. Overland flooding of your home
3=Major problem 14.8% 11.6% 7.1% 4.8% 7.2% 8.4%
2=Minor problem 10.8% 13.7% 8.5% 9.0% 15.6% 11.7%
1=Not a problem 58.4% 63.4% 78.4% 82.0% 68.0% 71.1%
9=Don't know 16.0% 11.3% 6.1% 4.2% 9.2% 8.8%
Q5b. Overland flooding of other above ground structures on your property
3=Major problem 9.6% 9.2% 4.0% 3.4% 4.2% 5.5%
2=Minor problem 12.8% 11.3% 8.9% 9.3% 15.4% 11.7%
1=Not a problem 58.4% 67.1% 80.2% 84.0% 70.2% 73.1%
9=Don't know 19.2% 12.3% 6.8% 3.4% 10.2% 9.7%
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Q5. Please indicate whether the following issues are a "Major Problem", "Minor Problem," or "Not a Problem" in your neighborhood by
circling the corresponding number below.
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q5c. Overland flooding of other homes after heavy rains
3=Major problem 17.6% 16.4% 9.2% 5.6% 10.4% 11.1%
2=Minor problem 11.6% 18.8% 21.2% 16.6% 22.4% 18.9%
1=Not a problem 39.2% 38.0% 52.9% 59.8% 42.6% 47.2%
9=Don't know 31.6% 26.7% 16.7% 18.0% 24.6% 22.8%
Q5d. Standing water in yards after heavy rains
3=Major problem 14.4% 22.3% 14.1% 13.2% 15.6% 15.7%
2=Minor problem 26.0% 33.2% 36.2% 34.0% 35.0% 33.6%
1=Not a problem 38.0% 31.8% 42.1% 45.2% 39.0% 39.7%
9=Don't know 21.6% 12.7% 7.5% 7.6% 10.4% 11.1%
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Q5. Please indicate whether the following issues are a "Major Problem", "Minor Problem," or "Not a Problem" in your neighborhood by
circling the corresponding number below.
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q5e. Soil erosion in yards
3=Major problem 15.6% 13.0% 14.1% 16.6% 13.2% 14.4%
2=Minor problem 20.4% 26.0% 33.6% 32.0% 26.2% 28.3%
1=Not a problem 38.0% 39.7% 44.0% 41.6% 46.4% 42.7%
9=Don't know 26.0% 21.2% 8.2% 9.8% 14.2% 14.7%
Q5f. Flooding of neighborhood streets after heavy rains
3=Major problem 20.8% 15.4% 7.8% 5.9% 11.8% 11.5%
2=Minor problem 26.0% 25.0% 20.5% 23.0% 30.4% 25.2%
1=Not a problem 35.2% 46.6% 65.2% 63.5% 50.0% 53.6%
9=Don't know 18.0% 13.0% 6.6% 7.6% 7.8% 9.7%
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Q5. Please indicate whether the following issues are a "Major Problem", "Minor Problem," or "Not a Problem" in your neighborhood by
circling the corresponding number below.
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q5g. Flooding on major streets after heavy rains
3=Major problem 20.8% 17.1% 11.8% 8.4% 13.4% 13.7%
2=Minor problem 24.4% 24.0% 26.6% 22.8% 32.8% 26.8%
1=Not a problem 34.4% 42.1% 54.6% 61.8% 44.0% 48.3%
9=Don't know 20.4% 16.8% 7.1% 7.0% 9.8% 11.2%
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Q5. Please indicate whether the following issues are a "Major Problem", "Minor Problem," or "Not a Problem" in your neighborhood by
circling the corresponding number below. (excluding "don't know")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q5a. Overland flooding of your home
3=Major problem 17.6% 13.1% 7.5% 5.0% 7.9% 9.3%
2=Minor problem 12.9% 15.4% 9.0% 9.4% 17.2% 12.8%
1=Not a problem 69.5% 71.4% 83.5% 85.6% 74.9% 77.9%
Q5b. Overland flooding of other above ground structures on your property
3=Major problem 11.9% 10.5% 4.3% 3.5% 4.7% 6.1%
2=Minor problem 15.8% 12.9% 9.6% 9.6% 17.1% 12.9%
1=Not a problem 72.3% 76.6% 86.1% 86.9% 78.2% 80.9%
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Q5. Please indicate whether the following issues are a "Major Problem", "Minor Problem," or "Not a Problem" in your neighborhood by
circling the corresponding number below. (excluding "don't know")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q5c. Overland flooding of other homes after heavy rains
3=Major problem 25.7% 22.4% 11.0% 6.8% 13.8% 14.4%
2=Minor problem 17.0% 25.7% 25.4% 20.2% 29.7% 24.5%
1=Not a problem 57.3% 51.9% 63.6% 72.9% 56.5% 61.1%
Q5d. Standing water in yards after heavy rains
3=Major problem 18.4% 25.5% 15.3% 14.3% 17.4% 17.6%
2=Minor problem 33.2% 38.0% 39.2% 36.8% 39.1% 37.8%
1=Not a problem 48.5% 36.5% 45.5% 48.9% 43.5% 44.6%
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Q5. Please indicate whether the following issues are a "Major Problem", "Minor Problem," or "Not a Problem" in your neighborhood by
circling the corresponding number below. (excluding "don't know")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q5e. Soil erosion in yards
3=Major problem 21.1% 16.5% 15.4% 18.4% 15.4% 16.8%
2=Minor problem 27.6% 33.0% 36.7% 35.5% 30.5% 33.1%
1=Not a problem 51.4% 50.4% 47.9% 46.1% 54.1% 50.0%
Q5f. Flooding of neighborhood streets after heavy rains
3=Major problem 25.4% 17.7% 8.3% 6.4% 12.8% 12.8%
2=Minor problem 31.7% 28.7% 21.9% 24.9% 33.0% 27.9%
1=Not a problem 42.9% 53.5% 69.8% 68.7% 54.2% 59.4%
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Q5. Please indicate whether the following issues are a "Major Problem", "Minor Problem," or "Not a Problem" in your neighborhood by
circling the corresponding number below. (excluding "don't know")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q5g. Flooding on major streets after heavy rains
3=Major problem 26.1% 20.6% 12.7% 9.1% 14.9% 15.4%
2=Minor problem 30.7% 28.8% 28.6% 24.5% 36.4% 30.2%
1=Not a problem 43.2% 50.6% 58.7% 66.5% 48.8% 54.4%
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Q6. What is your age?
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q6. Your age
1=18-34 18.8% 19.9% 15.8% 15.4% 23.8% 19.0%
2=35-44 16.0% 17.1% 20.2% 21.1% 21.4% 19.6%
3=45-54 20.4% 18.2% 20.9% 21.9% 18.2% 19.9%
4=55-64 18.4% 22.3% 22.4% 21.9% 15.8% 19.9%
5=65+ 22.0% 20.9% 18.1% 17.7% 18.0% 19.0%
9=Not provided 4.4% 1.7% 2.6% 2.0% 2.8% 2.6%
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Excluding “not provided”
Q6. What is your age? (excluding "not provided")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q6. Your age
1=18-34 19.7% 20.2% 16.2% 15.8% 24.5% 19.5%
2=35-44 16.7% 17.4% 20.8% 21.5% 22.0% 20.2%
3=45-54 21.3% 18.5% 21.5% 22.3% 18.7% 20.4%
4=55-64 19.2% 22.6% 22.9% 22.3% 16.3% 20.5%
5=65+ 23.0% 21.3% 18.6% 18.1% 18.5% 19.5%
Q7. Do you currently receive a bill from MSD?
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q7. Do you currently receive a bill from MSD?
1=Yes 86.8% 94.5% 97.4% 94.1% 94.8% 94.1%
2=No 13.2% 5.5% 2.6% 5.9% 5.2% 5.9%
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Q8. Which of the following BEST describes your home?
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q8. What best describes your home?
1=Single family 84.8% 93.8% 96.0% 93.0% 92.6% 92.6%
2=Duplex-Triplex 5.2% 2.4% 0.7% 1.4% 2.8% 2.3%
3=Apartment/Condo 5.6% 2.1% 2.1% 4.8% 2.2% 3.1%
4=Mobile home 0.0% 0.3% 0.2% 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
5=Other 2.0% 0.3% 0.9% 0.8% 1.4% 1.1%
9=Not provided 2.4% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.8% 0.7%
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Excluding “not provided”
Q8. Which of the following BEST describes your home? (excluding "not provided")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q8. What best describes your home?
1=Single family 86.9% 94.8% 96.0% 93.0% 93.3% 93.3%
2=Duplex-Triplex 5.3% 2.4% 0.7% 1.4% 2.8% 2.3%
3=Apartment/Condo 5.7% 2.1% 2.1% 4.8% 2.2% 3.1%
4=Mobile home 0.0% 0.3% 0.2% 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
5=Other 2.0% 0.3% 0.9% 0.8% 1.4% 1.1%
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Q9. How old is your home?
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q9. How old is your home?
1=Less than 5 years 1.2% 0.7% 0.5% 2.2% 0.8% 1.0%
2=6-10 years 2.0% 1.4% 2.6% 0.6% 1.0% 1.5%
3=11-20 years 8.4% 5.1% 11.3% 12.6% 4.8% 8.4%
4=21-40 years 15.6% 32.2% 51.8% 51.7% 14.2% 33.4%
5=40+ years 69.6% 59.2% 33.9% 32.0% 78.0% 54.6%
9=Not provided 3.2% 1.4% 0.0% 0.8% 1.2% 1.2%
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Excluding “not provided”
Q9. How old is your home? (excluding "not provided")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q9. How old is your home?
1=Less than 5 years 1.2% 0.7% 0.5% 2.3% 0.8% 1.1%
2=6-10 years 2.1% 1.4% 2.6% 0.6% 1.0% 1.5%
3=11-20 years 8.7% 5.2% 11.3% 12.7% 4.9% 8.5%
4=21-40 years 16.1% 32.6% 51.8% 52.1% 14.4% 33.7%
5=40+ years 71.9% 60.1% 33.9% 32.3% 78.9% 55.2%
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Q10. Would you say your total annual household income is:
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q10. Your total annual household income
1=Under $35K 31.6% 24.3% 7.5% 8.4% 11.8% 14.9%
2=$35K to $59,999 22.0% 25.0% 17.4% 13.5% 21.0% 19.5%
3=$60K to $99,999 18.4% 22.6% 24.5% 19.4% 21.4% 21.5%
4=$100K to $199,999 10.4% 12.7% 25.6% 29.5% 19.4% 20.5%
5=$200K+ 3.6% 2.1% 10.1% 15.7% 11.6% 9.4%
9=Not provided 14.0% 13.4% 14.8% 13.5% 14.8% 14.2%
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Excluding “not provided”
Q10. Would you say your total annual household income is: (excluding "not provided")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q10. Your total annual household income
1=Under $35K 36.7% 28.1% 8.8% 9.7% 13.8% 17.3%
2=$35K to $59,999 25.6% 28.9% 20.4% 15.6% 24.6% 22.7%
3=$60K to $99,999 21.4% 26.1% 28.7% 22.4% 25.1% 25.1%
4=$100K to $199,999 12.1% 14.6% 30.1% 34.1% 22.8% 23.9%
5=$200K+ 4.2% 2.4% 11.9% 18.2% 13.6% 11.0%
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Q11. What is your gender?
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q11. Your gender
1=Male 38.0% 48.3% 58.8% 53.9% 48.0% 50.4%
2=Female 60.4% 50.7% 41.2% 46.1% 51.0% 49.0%
9=Not provided 1.6% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.0% 0.7%
Excluding “not provided”
Q11. What is your gender? (excluding "not provided")
N=1823 Watershed Total
Bissell Point
Coldwater
Lower
Meramec
Missouri
River
River Des
Peres
BP CW LM MR RD
Q11. Your gender
1=Male 38.6% 48.8% 58.8% 53.9% 48.5% 50.7%
2=Female 61.4% 51.2% 41.2% 46.1% 51.5% 49.3%
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Section 4:
Leader Results
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Q1. Several types of stormwater investments that could be completed by MSD over the next five years are
listed below. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very important" and 1 means "not important at all,"
please rate the importance of the following.
(N=50)
Very Somewhat Not Not At All
Important Important Important Important Important Don't Know
Reducing and/or repairing erosion
in unimproved creeks and streams 44.0% 32.0% 14.0% 4.0% 0.0% 6.0%
Alleviating localized flooding,
which is flooding that impacts
yards and/or structures on a few
contiguous properties 48.0% 26.0% 8.0% 14.0% 0.0% 4.0%
Alleviating regional flooding,
which is flooding that causes
streets and properties/structures
in larger areas to be submerged 50.0% 26.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0%
EXCLUDING “DON’T KNOWS”
Q1. Several types of stormwater investments that could be completed by MSD over the next five years are
listed below. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very important" and 1 means "not important at all,"
please rate the importance of the following. EXCLUDING DON'T KNOWS
(N=50)
Very Somewhat Not
Important Important Important Important
Reducing and/or repairing erosion in unimproved
creeks and streams 46.8% 34.0% 14.9% 4.3%
Alleviating localized flooding, which is flooding
that impacts yards and/or structures on a few
contiguous properties 50.0% 27.1% 8.3% 14.6%
Alleviating regional flooding, which is flooding
that causes streets and properties/structures in
larger areas to be submerged 52.1% 27.1% 20.8% 0.0%
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Q2. Of the items listed above, which ONE do you think are the most important for MSD fund over the
next five years?
Of the items listed in Question 1, which ONE do you think is
the MOST IMPORTANT for MSD fund over the next five
years? [Most Important:] Number Percent
Alleviating regional flooding, which is flooding that causes streets and
properties/structures in larger areas to be submerged 18 36.0 %
Alleviating localized flooding, which is flooding that impacts yards
and/or basements structures on of a few contiguous properties 17 34.0 %
Reducing and/or repairing erosion in unimproved creeks and streams 13 26.0 %
None selected 2 4.0 %
Total 50 100.0 %
Q3. In order to fund stormwater improvements in the region such as those listed in Question #1, MSD
could increase property taxes slightly. Please indicate the maximum increase per month you would be
willing pay in property taxes to fund stormwater improvements such as those in Question 1.
Amount Number Percent
$0 per month 14 28.0 %
$1 per month 9 18.0 %
$2 per month 4 8.0 %
$3 per month 4 8.0 %
$4 per month 4 8.0 %
$5 per month 5 10.0 %
Don't know 10 20.0 %
Total 50 100.0 %
EXCLUDING “DON’T KNOWS”
Q3. In order to fund stormwater improvements in the region such as those listed in Question #1, MSD
could increase property taxes slightly. Please indicate the maximum increase per month you would be
willing pay in property taxes to fund stormwater improvements such as those in Question 1.
EXCLUDING DON'T KNOWS
Amount Number Percent
$0 per month 14 35.0 %
$1 per month 9 22.5 %
$2 per month 4 10.0 %
$3 per month 4 10.0 %
$4 per month 4 10.0 %
$5 per month 5 12.5 %
Don't know 0 0.0 %
Total 40 100.0 %
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Q4. Another option for funding stormwater improvements, such as those listed in Question #1, would be
through an impervious fee. An impervious fee is applied based on the amount of stormwater runoff a
property generates. For example, the owner of an office building with a large concrete parking lot
would pay more than the owner of a small residential home on a small lot. If MSD were to fund
stormwater improvements with an impervious fee, what is the maximum increase you would be willing to
pay per month?
Amount Number Percent
$0 per month 10 20.0 %
$1 per month 12 24.0 %
$2 per month 3 6.0 %
$3 per month 4 8.0 %
$4 per month 4 8.0 %
$5 per month 7 14.0 %
Don't know 10 20.0 %
Total 50 100.0 %
EXCLUDING “DON’T KNOWS”
Q4. Another option for funding stormwater improvements, such as those listed in Question #1, would be
through an impervious fee. An impervious fee is applied based on the amount of stormwater runoff a
property generates. For example, the owner of an office building with a large concrete parking lot
would pay more than the owner of a small residential home on a small lot. If MSD were to fund
stormwater improvements with an impervious fee, what is the maximum increase you would be willing to
pay per month? EXCLUDING DON'T KNOWS
Amount Number Percent
$0 per month 10 25.0 %
$1 per month 12 30.0 %
$2 per month 3 7.5 %
$3 per month 4 10.0 %
$4 per month 4 10.0 %
$5 per month 7 17.5 %
Don't know 0 0.0 %
Total 40 100.0 %
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Q5. Please indicate whether the following issues are a "Major Problem", "Minor Problem," or "Not A
Problem" in your community by circling the corresponding number below.
(N=50)
Major Minor Not a
Problem Problem Problem Don't Know
Overland flooding of homes 22.0% 40.0% 34.0% 4.0%
Overland flooding of other above ground
structures on property 16.0% 46.0% 30.0% 8.0%
Standing water (or ponding) in yards after heavy
rains 32.0% 48.0% 16.0% 4.0%
Soil erosion in yards 24.0% 52.0% 18.0% 6.0%
Flooding of neighborhood streets after heavy rains 24.0% 36.0% 40.0% 0.0%
Flooding on major streets after heavy rains 16.0% 40.0% 34.0% 10.0%
EXCLUDING “DON’T KNOWS”
Q5. Please indicate whether the following issues are a "Major Problem", "Minor Problem," or "Not A
Problem" in your community by circling the corresponding number below. EXCLUDING DON'T
KNOWS
(N=50)
Major Minor Not a
Problem Problem Problem
Overland flooding of homes 22.9% 41.7% 35.4%
Overland flooding of other above ground
structures on property 17.4% 50.0% 32.6%
Standing water (or ponding) in yards after heavy
rains 33.3% 50.0% 16.7%
Soil erosion in yards 25.5% 55.3% 19.1%
Flooding of neighborhood streets after heavy rains 24.0% 36.0% 40.0%
Flooding on major streets after heavy rains 17.8% 44.4% 37.8%
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Section 5:
Survey Instrument
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Dear Resident,
Please take a few moments to complete the enclosed survey. The results of this survey will be used
plan stormwater improvements in your area.
Your participation is very important. Only a limited number of households were selected at random
to receive this survey, so your participation is needed to ensure the needs of your area are well
represented.
Please return your survey sometime during the next week. We have selected ETC Institute as our
partner for administering this survey. They will present the results to MSD in a few weeks. Your
responses will remain confidential. Please return your survey in the enclosed postage-paid
envelope addressed to ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS, 66061.
If you would prefer to complete the survey on-line, please go to www.MSDsurvey.org.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (314) 768-6237 or llecomb@stlmsd.com.
Thank you again for taking the time to help us better serve our community.
Sincerely,
Lance LeComb
Manager of Public Information
MSD Stormwater Improvement Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey. Your input will be
used to set priorities for enhanced stormwater services in the area where you live. If
you have questions about the survey, please call Lance LeComb at (314) 768-
6237. Your responses will be kept confidential. If you prefer to complete the
survey on-line, go to www.MSDSurvey.org
1. Several types of stormwater investments that could be completed by MSD over the next five
years are listed below. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means “Very Important” and 1 means
“Not at All Important,” circle “9” for “Don’t Know”. Please rate the importance of the following.
How important do you think it is for MSD to do
the following:
Very
Important Important Somewhat
Important
Not
important
Not at All
Important
Don't
Know
1. Reducing and/or repairing erosion in
unimproved creeks and streams 5 4 3 2 1 9
2.
Alleviating localized flooding, which is
flooding that impacts yards and/or structures
on a few contiguous properties
5 4 3 2 1 9
3.
Alleviating regional flooding, which is
flooding that causes streets and
properties/structures in larger areas to be
submerged.
5 4 3 2 1 9
2. Of the items listed above, which ONE do you think is the MOST IMPORTANT for MSD to fund
over the next five years? (Write the number for your top choice using the list in Question 1; if you do not think MSD should fund any of these improvements, circle “None Needed”)
Top Choice: ______ None Needed
3. In order to fund stormwater improvements in the region such as those listed in Question #1,
MSD could increase property taxes slightly. Please indicate the maximum increase per month
you would be willing to pay in property taxes to fund stormwater improvements such as those
in Question 1.
___ (1) $0 per month (I would not be willing to pay any more than I currently do)
___ (2) $1 per month
___ (3) $2 per month
___ (4) $3 per month
___ (5) $4 per month
___ (6) $5 per month ___ (9) Don’t know
4. Another option for funding stormwater improvements, such as those listed in Question #1,
would be through an impervious fee. An impervious fee is applied based on the amount of
stormwater runoff a property generates. For example, the owner of an office building with a
large concrete parking lot would pay more than the owner of a small residential home on a
small lot. If MSD were to fund stormwater improvements with an impervious fee, what is the
maximum increase you would be willing to pay per month?
___ (1) $0 per month (I would not be willing to pay any more than I currently do)
___ (2) $1 per month
___ (3) $2 per month
___ (4) $3 per month
___ (5) $4 per month
___ (6) $5 per month
___ (9) Don’t know
5. Please indicate whether the following issues are a “Major Problem”, “Minor Problem,” or “Not
a Problem” in your neighborhood by circling the corresponding number below. If you don’t
know, circle “9”.
Issues Major
Problem
Minor
Problem
Not a
Problem
Don't
Know
1. Overland flooding of your home 3 2 1 9
2. Overland flooding of other above ground structures on
your property 3 2 1 9
3. Overland flooding of other homes after heavy rains 3 2 1 9
4. Standing water (or ponding) in yards after heavy rains 3 2 1 9
5. Soil erosion in yards 3 2 1 9
6. Flooding of neighborhood streets after heavy rains 3 2 1 9
7. Flooding on major streets after heavy rains 3 2 1 9
DEMOGRAPHICS: To ensure our sample is representative of the community, please answer
the following questions:
6. What is your age? ________ years
7. Do you currently receive a bill from MSD?
____ (1) Yes
____ (2) No
8. Which of the following BEST describes your home?
____ (1) Single family
____ (2) Duplex-Triplex
____ (3) Apartment/Condo
____ (4) Mobile home
____ (5) Other
9. How old is your home?
____ (1) Less than 5 years
____ (2) 6 -10 years
____ (3) 11 -20 years
____ (4) 21 - 40 years
____ (5) more than 40 years
10. Would you say your total annual household income is:
____ (1) Under $35,000
____ (2) $35,000 to $59,999
____ (3) $60,000 to $99,999
____ (4) $100,000 to $199,999
____ (5) more than $200,000
11. What is your gender?
____ (1) Male
____ (2) Female
Thank you for your participation.
Please return this survey to ETC Institute using the postage-paid envelope provided addressed to:
ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061.
Your responses will remain completely confidential. The information
printed to the right will ONLY be used to help identify which areas of
the region that are having problems with flooding and soil erosion. If
your address is not correct, please provide the correct information. Thanks.