Report: Value of Water Quality and Public Willingness to Pay for Water Quality Policy and Project Implementation


TitleReport: Value of Water Quality and Public Willingness to Pay for Water Quality Policy and Project Implementation
Publication TypeOther Publication
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsScheinert, S, Zia, A, Jing, H, Koliba, C, Kujawa, R
Abstract

A recent report by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has indicated that
approximately $156 million is needed annually for the next ten years for the State of
Vermont to meet its obligations under the Clean Water Act, though confidence has
declined in this estimate. Recent public opinion polling indicates that the most publiclyacceptable
means for raising funds are through one-time development fees and annual
stormwater fees. Further polling indicates that the median willingness to pay among
Vermont households is $40 per year, when raised through water utility and vehicle
registration fees. The polling also suggests that willingness to pay could be increased
through outreach and education.

URLhttp://epscor.w3.uvm.edu/2/pdfFiles/pubs/wtp_report_v7-1_final.pdf
Status: 
Published
Attributable Grant: 
RACC
Grant Year: 
Year4
Acknowledged VT EPSCoR: 
Ack-Yes