Summary of 2016 AP-GfK Water Poll June 26, 2017

Only one-third of Americans drink straight from the tap What kind of water do you normally drink at home? Source: February 2016 AP-GfK Poll

Americans avoid tap due to taste and contamination concerns How much of a factor is each of the following in your decision not to drink straight tap water at home? Source: February 2016 AP-GfK Poll

Americans have some confidence in the safety of tap water Generally speaking, how confident are you that the tap water in your home is safe to drink? Source: February 2016 AP-GfK Poll

Americans oppose reducing federal role in water safety Do you think the federal government should be doing more or less to ensure safe drinking water in communities nationally, or is its current level of involvement about right? Source: February 2016 AP-GfK Poll

Flint water crisis attracted considerable attention How closely have you been following news about tap water in Flint, Michigan being contaminated with lead? Source: February 2016 AP-GfK Poll

Majority thinks Flint is sign of a more widespread problem Based on what you’ve heard, do you think the tap water in Flint being contaminated with lead is an isolated incident, or a sign of a more widespread problem? Source: February 2016 AP-GfK Poll