Creating Economic and Environmental Quality in Blue River

A Survey of Community Members

The Community of Blue River is a small, unincorporated
municipality located 40 miles east of Eugene. In its current
condition, Blue River relies solely on septic systems as a
means of waste management. With the installation of a
sewage treatment facility, Blue River would gain the ability
for economic development in the downtown area and added
tourism opportunities, as well as increased environmental
quality. This survey is part of an effort by Lane Community
College to learn more about how the members of Blue River
Community feel about the potential switch from septic
systems to community sewage treatment and to learn more
about what kind of financial commitment is reasonable.

Thank you in advance. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Survey Instructions:
Feel free to write any additional comments or explanations anywhere on the survey.
All of your answer will be kept completely confidential.

1. Are you an owner or renter in Blue Owner

River? Renter

2. Are you aware of the sewer/septic Yes

problems facing Blue River? No

3. For each of the following price levels, would you be willing to participate in the funding of the
installation and maintenance of a sewage treatment plant?

Definitely Yes Probably Yes Probably No Definitely No

$10 per month
$20 per month
$30 per month
$40 per month
$50 per month
$60 per month
 4. What is your level of interest in the following, in relation to community wastewater systems?

Highly Somewhat Unsure Somewhat Highly

interested interested disinterested disinterested
Economic growth
(removing barriers to
expanding and/or building
additional businesses,
restaurants, etc.)

Water quality
Removing need for
individual septic
systems
Environmental
protection

5. Would you be more or less likely to support a wastewater treatment plant if the costs to build the
plant were mitigated by outside funding sources?
Much more Somewhat No more or Somewhat less Much less
likely more likely less likely likely likely

6. What is your level of hesitancy toward NOT wanting to install a wastewater treatment facility,
based on the following factors?
Very hesitant Somewhat hesitant Not hesitant Don’t know
Additional
monthly fee
My current septic
works fine as is
Increased
property taxes
Economic growth

7. Is your primary residence in 8. Do you anticipate that you will continue living at your
Blue River? current property in Blue River for the next 10 years?
Yes Yes
No No

9. How old are you? 10. Are you male or female?

20-29 30-39 Male
40-49 50+ Female

11. In what area of Blue River do Downtown

you live in? West of the river
Other: ____________________________________
 12. How many people live in your household, including yourself?
__________ Adults (18 years or older) ___________ Children (less than 18 years)

13. Please estimate your total income in 2012 before taxes: (Check one only)
Less than $25,000
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 or more

14. How can we make the results of this survey useful to you? (Select any that apply)
A public meeting where the survey results are presented and discussed
A website that summarizes the results of this questionnaire
An email sent to the following address:

________________________________________________________________________________________
15. If you would like to become more involved in this project, feel free to leave your contact
information below:
Name: ___________________________________________________ Phone number: ______________________

Please feel free to share any specific or general comments in the space provided below.

Please mail your answers back in the postage-paid envelope provided.