Environmental Health Community Survey Results. EH Survey Statistics Total surveys = 23 ◦ Collected at Tribal Earth Day 2008.

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Environmental Health Community Survey Results

EH Survey Statistics Total surveys = 23 ◦ Collected at Tribal Earth Day 2008

In your opinion, are any of these factors a problem in your community? Recycling (56.5%) Abandoned vehicles (47.8%) Illegal dumping (47.8%) Drinking water quality (43.5%) Litter (43.5%) Solid waste disposal (43.5%) Hazardous materials handling (39.1%) Water Conservation (34.8%) Outdoor air quality (30.4%) Waste Tires (30.4%) Recreational water quality (26.1%) Street lighting (26.1%)

Global Warming (26.1%) Sewage Disposal (26.1%) Indoor air quality (21.7%) Animal Droppings (17.4%) Environmental justice (17.4%) Maintenance of parks and recreational areas (17.4%) Chemical runoff (17.4%) Crime (13.0%) Pest Control (13.0%) Motor vehicle accidents (8.7%) Noise (8.7%) Pedestrian safety (8.7%) Pressure treated wood (8.7%) Pesticide (8.7%) Meth Labs (8.7%) Housing (4.3%) Green Waste (4.3%) Worker safety and health (4.3%) Overcrowding (4.3%) Traffic congestion (0%) Food safety (0%)