Public opinion on water by issue

Climate change

Severe weather and other climate change impacts have been covered by some polls in recent years.

Conservation

Surveys have asked people about their water use habits and offered insights into why people conserve.

Cost

Some surveys have asked people about their water bills and their willingness to pay more.

Drought

In recent years, epic dry spells in California and elsewhere have prompted many surveys to focus on drought.

Infrastructure

Several polls have examined the public’s views on water works and whether they support increased spending on infrastructure.

Quality

Pollution and other water quality issues are featured prominently in many polls.

Supply

Especially in the American West, many questions have asked about the future of water supplies.

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