Community Water Survey 2009 results A web-based survey was
undertaken in May 2009 as a key part of the Water For Life
education program. The survey enabled residents to have their
say about water conservation issues and practical solutions.
Results have been compared to a similar survey in 2007.
Community participation was strong, with 233 people from a range
of key demographics completing the survey, comparable to the
last survey. The survey findings are summarised below. 1. The
importance of water conservation Water conservation is still
considered to be critically important or very important by the
great majority (96%). People are slightly less concerned about
not having enough water in the future (91%, down from 98%). This
may be due to water security efforts by Sydney Water and water
recycling/efficiency projects by Council. 2. Knowing how to save
water Many agree that people need to know more on how to save
water (68%, down from 74%). 3. Saving water in the home Many
agree that they can do more to save