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? |
SEE BELOW |
|
SEE BELOW |
|
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 % |
|
|
% OF 219 |
|
% OF 219 |