WAINFLEET WATER & SEWER SURVEY

Conducted by Property Owners forming the Wainfleet Water & Sewer Committee

This survey was conducted by a group of concerned citizens in order to inform those affected by this assessment of the possible implications arising from this and to get your opinion on the matter in order to make a presentation to the region as a united community.

THE % SHOWN ARE FROM AN INTERIM AND PRELIMINARY REPORT OF 219 SURVEYS - PERCENTAGE REVISIONS WILL FOLLOW AS MORE SURVEYS BECOME AVAILABLE

THIS IS AN INTERIM AND PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE SURVEYS RECEIVED TO DATE AND SHOW THE PERCENTAGES OF THOSE WHO SAY "YES" AND THOSE WHO SAY "NO" . PERCENTAGES ARE ON 219 SURVEYS WHICH WE HAVE COLLECTED TO DATE - PERCENTAGE REVISIONS WILL FOLLOW AS MORE SURVEYS BECOME AVAILABLE

1. Were you aware of the current environmental assessment being conducted along Wainfleet’s Lakeshore area?

YES

62.8 %

NO

37.2 %

2. Have you received written information regarding this matter from the Region or their consultants?

YES

39.9 %

NO

60.1 %

3. There may have to be blasting in order to install the lines through the rocky areas. Are you concerned about the affect this could have on the environment and the structure of your building(s)

YES

93.3 %

NO

6.7 %

4. Will blocked transportation routes along the lakeshore affect you and your livelihood (e.g. cottage rentals, businesses)?

YES

56.1 %

NO

43.9 %

5. a) Are you in favour of the sewer & water project as proposed at the estimated cost of $25,000-$35,000 (including hook-up cost)

YES

.98 %

NO

99.02 %

5. b) Are you in favour of the sewer & water project if your cost is only for the connection of the pipeline to your dwelling which was estimated at $172 per foot (100 ft. from road = $17,000)?

YES

8.74 %

NO

91.26 %

5. c) Are you in favour of the sewer & water project if it were of no cost to you , except the new water bills and tax increases?

YES

19.0 %

NO

81 %

5. d) If you have answered "no" to the above questions in #5, are you prepared to have the Public Health and/or Ministry of Environment conduct an inspection of your current septic/water systems in order to determine what changes are required and would you be willing to pay for these necessary changes?

YES

75.26 %

NO

24.7 %

5. e) If the cost of making changes to your current systems is equivalent to the cost of installing the sewer & water line, which would you choose?

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City water & sewers

YES

16.8 %

NO

83.2 %

Change current system

YES

85.4 %

NO

14.6 %

5. f) In light of the apparent problems in respect to health and the environment, if you had the choice would you prefer to do nothing?

YES

32.2 %

NO

67.8 %

6. Are you able to sustain the financial burden of installing the proposed sewer and water pipeline?

YES

8.1 %

NO

91.9 %

7. Are you able to sustain the financial burden of upgrading your current system?

YES

65.1 %

NO

34.9 %

8. Would you be forced to move should this project be implemented?

YES

64.1 %

NO

35.9 %

9. Do you feel that sewers and water installed along the lakeshore of Wainfleet will rectify the environmental problems of Lake Erie when there is run-off from properties north of Lakeshore Road?

YES

4.5 %

NO

95.5 %

10. a) Do you currently have a water purification system?

YES

58.0 %

NO

42 %

10. b) Do you drink bottled and/or city water (e.g. cistern ,Long Beach water )

YES

74.0 %

NO

26 %

10. c) Do you test your water to be sure it is safe?

YES

72.1 %

NO

27.9 %

10. d) Do you feel you would be safer drinking city water?

YES

12.5 %

NO

87.5 %

10. e) Do you prefer to be in control of your own water safety?

YES

95.0 %

NO

5.0 %

10. f) Do you want to pay a quarterly water/sewer bill for city water /sewers?

YES

4.4 %

NO

95.6 %

10. g) Would you agree to having your water tested by the Health Dept.?

YES

76.6 %

NO

23.4 %

11. Would you like the Region and the Ministry of the Environment to be made aware of your opinion through this survey?

YES

96.9 %

NO

3.1 %

   

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