Overall Results for: Buckeye, Arizona
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1) What is the main reason you have an interest in pipeline safety?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
There is a pipeline on my property or someone’s property I care about | ![]() |
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3.4 | ![]() |
2 |
There is a pipeline proposed in my area | ![]() |
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69.5 | ![]() |
41 |
I work for the pipeline industry | ![]() |
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1.7 | ![]() |
1 |
I have been affected by a pipeline accident or leak | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
I help regulate some aspect of pipelines | ![]() |
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1.7 | ![]() |
1 |
There is a pipeline near where I or someone I care about lives or works | ![]() |
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18.6 | ![]() |
11 |
I have read about pipeline accidents | ![]() |
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3.4 | ![]() |
2 |
Other | ![]() |
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1.7 | ![]() |
1 |
Total Responses: | 59 |
2) Do you believe that pipelines are safer than other methods (tanker trucks, trains, barges, ocean going tankers) of transporting fuels?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
Yes | ![]() |
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59.3 | ![]() |
35 |
No | ![]() |
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8.5 | ![]() |
5 |
I don’t know enough to say | ![]() |
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30.5 | ![]() |
18 |
Other | ![]() |
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1.7 | ![]() |
1 |
Total Responses: | 59 |
3) What effect do you believe a transmission pipeline on your property could have on your property’s value?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
Increase Value | ![]() |
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0 | ![]() |
0 |
Decrease Value | ![]() |
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74.6 | ![]() |
44 |
No effect on Value | ![]() |
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22.0 | ![]() |
13 |
Other | ![]() |
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3.4 | ![]() |
2 |
Total Responses: | 59 |
4) Please rank the following reasons for pipeline safety programs, regulations, and maintenance
1Least
Important |
2 | 3 | 4 | 5Most
Important |
Responses | AverageScore | |
Ensure our pipeline system delivers the needed products without costly economic disruptions | 4(6.78%) | 6(10.17%) | 11(18.64%) | 16(27.12%) | 22(37.29%) | 59 | 3.78 / 5(75.60%) |
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Protect property values by reducing noises, vibrations, or visual impacts of pipelines and pump stations | 2(3.39%) | 2(3.39%) | 8(13.56%) | 19(32.20%) | 28(47.46%) | 59 | 4.17 / 5(83.40%) |
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Protect people from death, injuries, and long term health effects from leaks, explosions, ruptures, and fires | 0(0.00%) | 0(0.00%) | 2(3.39%) | 3(5.08%) | 54(91.53%) | 59 | 4.88 / 5(97.60%) |
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Protect natural resources (fish, wildlife, drinking water, forests, etc) from leaks, releases and disturbances | 2(3.39%) | 3(5.08%) | 7(11.86%) | 8(13.56%) | 39(66.10%) | 59 | 4.34 / 5(86.80%) |
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Protect private and public property from damage from pipeline failures or maintenance activities | 1(1.69%) | 4(6.78%) | 4(6.78%) | 15(25.42%) | 35(59.32%) | 59 | 4.34 / 5(86.80%) |
4.30 / 5(86.04%) |
5) Which of the following do you think is the major cause of transmission pipeline ruptures and leaks?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
The age of the pipeline | ![]() |
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8.5 | ![]() |
5 |
Someone (homeowner, contractor, excavator, landscaper, etc) accidentally damaging the pipeline by digging | ![]() |
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39.0 | ![]() |
23 |
Mistake in the operation of the pipeline | ![]() |
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1.7 | ![]() |
1 |
Not maintaining the pipeline adequately | ![]() |
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33.9 | ![]() |
20 |
Faulty pipe or equipment installed | ![]() |
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13.6 | ![]() |
8 |
Terrorism | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
Other | ![]() |
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3.4 | ![]() |
2 |
Total Responses: | 59 |
6) If a pipeline company wanted to provide you and your community with important information regarding their pipeline, such as where the pipeline is, what it carries, how to recognize a leak, or what to do in an emergency, what do you think would be the best way to get that information to people?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
Send it in the mail | ![]() |
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36.8 | ![]() |
35 |
Get the local paper to write a story about pipelines | ![]() |
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8.4 | ![]() |
8 |
Send someone door to door to talk with people | ![]() |
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5.3 | ![]() |
5 |
Hang an information packet on my door | ![]() |
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12.6 | ![]() |
31 |
Invite me to a community meeting about it | ![]() |
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32.6 | ![]() |
31 |
Use catchy radio or TV ads | ![]() |
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3.2 | ![]() |
3 |
Other | ![]() |
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1 |
Total Responses: | 95 |
7) If workers for a utility company (water, telephone, gas pipeline, etc) that owned an easement or right-of-way on your property had to come on your property to work on their utility how would you like to be notified that they were coming?
1would
not like |
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6Most
preferred method |
Responses | AverageScore | |
Letter in the mail | 3(5.88%) | 4(7.84%) | 7(13.73%) | 8(15.69%) | 5(9.80%) | 24(47.06%) | 51 | 4.57 / 6(76.17%) |
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Call on the phone and leave a message | 12(25.53%) | 3(6.38%) | 6(12.77%) | 6(12.77%) | 10(21.28%) | 10(21.28%) | 47 | 3.62 / 6(60.33%) |
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Call on the phone until they talk to me personally | 3(6.82%) | 6(13.64%) | 7(15.91%) | 5(11.36%) | 4(9.09%) | 19(43.18%) | 44 | 4.32 / 6(72.00%) |
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Send me an email | 10(20.00%) | 6(12.00%) | 3(6.00%) | 8(16.00%) | 48.00%) | 19(38.00%) | 50 | 3.94 / 6(65.67%) |
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Come to my door and talk to me personally | 8(16.00%) | 2(4.00%) | 5(10.00%) | 5(10.00%) | 9(18.00%) | 21(42.00%) | 50 | 4.36 / 6(72.67%) |
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Leave a notice on my door | 11(23.40%) | 8(17.02%) | 6(12.77%) | 6(12.77%) | 9(19.15%) | 7(14.89%) | 47 | 3.32 / 6(55.33%) |
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No notice required – Just do the work | 35(81.40%) | 2(4.65%) | 2(4.65%) | 3(6.98%) | 0(0.00%) | 1(2.33%) | 43 | 1.47 / 6(24.50%) |
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4(100.00%) | 0(0.00%) | 0(0.00%) | 0(0.00%) | 0(0.00%) | 0(0.00%) | 4 | 1.00 / 6(16.67%) | |
3.67 / 6(61.09%) |
8) If you attended a town meeting in your area to hear about the safety of a local pipeline, or a proposed pipeline project, how much would you trust the information if it was provided by the following people?
1would
not trust |
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6Trust
totally |
Responses | AverageScore | |
Federal, State, or Provincial PipelineRegulator | 6(10.17%) | 5(8.47%) | 18(30.51%) | 14(23.73%) | 12(20.34%) | 4(6.78%) | 59 | 3.56 / 6(59.33%) |
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Pipeline Company Employee | 12(20.34%) | 10(16.95%) | 15(25.42%) | 11(18.64%) | 8(13.56%) | 3(5.08%) | 59 | 3.03 / 6(50.50%) |
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Technical consultant hired by the local government | 7(12.07%) | 9(15.52%) | 11(18.97%) | 11(18.97%) | 14(24.14%) | 6(10.34%) | 58 | 3.59 / 6(59.83%) |
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Non-profit Pipeline Safety Advocate | 2(3.45%) | 1(1.72%) | 7(12.07%) | 11(18.97%) | 20(34.48%) | 17(29.31%) | 58 | 4.67 / 6(77.83%) |
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Local Fire Chief or Emergency Responder | 1(1.75%) | 1(1.75%) | 14(24.56%) | 6(10.53%) | 17(29.82%) | 18(31.58%) | 57 | 4.60 / 6(76.67%) |
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Environmental / Community Group | 5(8.93%) | 8(14.29%) | 14(25.00%) | 10(17.86%) | 9(16.07%) | 10(17.86%) | 56 | 3.71 / 6(61.83%) |
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A group made up of a mix of the above | 2(3.51%) | 3(5.26%) | 11(19.30%) | 13(22.81%) | 14(24.56%) | 14(24.56%) | 57 | 4.33 / 6(72.17%) |
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3.92 / 6(65.37%) |
9) I would feel comfortable living next to a large transmission pipeline
Percentage | Responses | |||||
True | ![]() |
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25.4 | ![]() |
15 |
False | ![]() |
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44 |
Total Responses: | 59 |
10) How close to a high pressure natural gas transmission pipeline would you feel comfortable living?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
At least 50 feet away | ![]() |
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3.4 | ![]() |
2 |
At least 1500 feet away | ![]() |
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20.3 | ![]() |
12 |
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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35.6 | ![]() |
21 |
Other | ![]() |
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40.7 | ![]() |
24 |
Total Responses: | 59 |
11) How close to a large diameter high pressure liquid (oil, gasoline, jet fuel) pipeline would you feel comfortable living?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
At least 50 feet away | ![]() |
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0.0 | ![]() |
0 |
At least 1500 feet away | ![]() |
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23.7 | ![]() |
14 |
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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32.2 | ![]() |
19 |
Other | ![]() |
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44.1 | ![]() |
26 |
Total Responses: | 59 |
12) Would any of the following items effect your comfort level of living near or purchasing property near a high pressure natural gas transmission pipeline? (choose all that apply)
Percentage | Responses | |||||
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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21.8 | ![]() |
22 |
The size and operating pressure of the pipeline | ![]() |
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28.7 | ![]() |
29 |
Who is operating the pipeline | ![]() |
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16.8 | ![]() |
17 |
The terrain and surrounding structures | ![]() |
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12.9 | ![]() |
13 |
What my house is made of and its orientation to the pipeline | ![]() |
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12.9 | ![]() |
13 |
Other | ![]() |
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6.9 | ![]() |
7 |
Total Responses: | 101 |
13) Would any of the following items effect your comfort level of living near or purchasing property near a high pressure liquid (oil, gasoline, jet fuel) pipeline? (choose all that apply)
Percentage | Responses | |||||
I don’t know enough about pipelines to answer | ![]() |
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18.5 | ![]() |
20 |
The size and operating pressure of the pipeline | ![]() |
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27.8 | ![]() |
30 |
Who is operating the pipeline | ![]() |
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21.3 | ![]() |
23 |
The terrain and surrounding structures | ![]() |
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13.0 | ![]() |
14 |
What my house is made of and its orientation to the pipeline | ![]() |
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13.0 | ![]() |
14 |
Other | ![]() |
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6.5 | ![]() |
7 |
Total Responses: | 108 |
14) Please rate the importance of the following pipeline safety improvement options
1Least
important |
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7Most
important |
Responses | Average Score |
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Better and more frequent governmentinspections | 0(0.00%) | 0(0.00%) | 2(3.39%) | 6(10.17%) | 7(11.86%) | 16(27.12%) | 28(47.46%) | 59 | 6.05 / 7(86.43%) |
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Getting states and provinces to enforce the”call before you dig” laws | 0(0.00%) | 1(1.79%) | 1(1.79%) | 2(3.57%) | 8(14.29%) | 10(17.86%) | 34(60.71%) | 56 | 6.27 / 7(89.57%) |
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Stricter pipeline safety regulations | 0(0.00%) | 0(0.00%) | 2(3.51%) | 1(1.75%) | 7(12.28%) | 8(14.04%) | 39(68.42%) | 57 | 6.42 / 7(91.71%) |
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Making information about specific pipelinesavailable to the public | 1(1.75%) | 0(0.00%) | 3(5.26%) | 7(12.28%) | 6(10.53%) | 11(19.30%)29
(50.88%) |
29(50.88%) | 57 | 5.91 / 7(84.43%) |
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Increasing fines for pipeline failures | 1(1.69%) | 2(3.39%) | 1(1.69%) | 3(5.08%) | 7(11.86%) | 10(16.95%) | 35(59.32%) | 59 | 6.10 / 7(87.14%) |
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Better pipeline assessments andmaintenance by pipeline companies | 0(0.00%) | 0(0.00%) | 0(0.00%) | 0(0.00%) | 7(11.86%) | 6(10.17%) | 46(77.97%) | 59 | 6.66 / 7(95.14%) |
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6.24 / 7(89.08%) |
15) Please answer this question only if you have a pipeline on or near your property. Which of the following pipeline right-of-way activities have you ever found annoying?
Percentage | Responses | |||||
The Pipeline company mowing the right-of-way | ![]() |
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4.0 | ![]() |
4 |
The pipeline company clearing and side trimming trees and brush along the right-of-way | ![]() |
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4.0 | ![]() |
4 |
Noise from the pipeline company patrolling the right-of-way in an airplane | ![]() |
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4.0 | ![]() |
4 |
The pipeline company putting signs along the right-of-way | ![]() |
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4.0 | ![]() |
4 |
Pipeline workers working along the right-of-way | ![]() |
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4.0 | ![]() |
4 |
People using the right-of-way for riding motorcycles, ATVs, horses, bicycles, etc |
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44.0 | ![]() |
11 |
Pipeline workers using equipment on the right-of-way without advance notification | ![]() |
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24.0 | ![]() |
6 |
Other | ![]() |
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12.0 | ![]() |
3 |
Total Responses: | 25 |