2024 Harris Poll Survey Results

The Harris Poll conducted a survey on behalf of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. exploring public perceptions on water management in the U.S.

Americans are more concerned about communities flooding than last year

A devastating hurricane season, along with many severe weather events, drove concerns about stormwater infrastructure, impacts on communities and their resilience.

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64%
Say stormwater has a negative impact on their community; 12% indicating a major negative impact.
60%
Worry about how stormwater is managed to ensure sustainability and stewardship.
43%
Feel stormwater management does not keep up with climate changes.
64%
Say stormwater has a negative impact on their community; 12% indicating a major negative impact.
60%
Worry about how stormwater is managed to ensure sustainability and stewardship.
43%
Feel stormwater management does not keep up with climate changes.

AT ADS /// OUR REASON IS WATER

To protect and manage water, the world’s most precious resource, we are committed to building solutions that safeguard our environment and build resilient communities.

“As storms increase in frequency and intensity, resulting in more individuals experiencing devastating flooding damage across communities in the U.S., it’s understandable that more Americans are growing concerned about the infrastructure in place to manage stormwater. At ADS we focus on managing the entire lifecycle of a raindrop, from the time it falls from the sky and hits the ground, to the time it is filtered, treated and returned to lakes and streams. This approach delivers the health and safety necessary to keep communities thriving."

Scott Barbour
President and Chief Executive Officer, ADS

Research Methodology

This survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

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Sample Size
n=2,092
Mode
Online survey
Field Dates
November 14-18, 2024
Sample Size
n=2,092
Mode
Online survey
Field Dates
November 14-18, 2024
Qualification Criteria
U.S. residents Adults, ages 18+
Weighting
Data weighted to ensure results are projectable to U.S. adults ages 18+
Tables and Charts
Percentages may not add up to 100% due to weighting, computer rounding and/or the acceptance of multiple responses
Qualification Criteria
U.S. residents Adults, ages 18+
Weighting
Data weighted to ensure results are projectable to U.S. adults ages 18+
Tables and Charts
Percentages may not add up to 100% due to weighting, computer rounding and/or the acceptance of multiple responses

For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact heather.schreiber@adspipe.com 

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