More than Half of Americans Are Concerned About Flooding In/Around Their Home, Annual Survey from Advanced Drainage Systems and The Harris Poll Finds
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) has released its 2024 stormwater management survey results, conducted by The Harris Poll. The study reveals increasing concerns about stormwater infrastructure, with 60% of Americans worried about their community's stormwater management, up from 51% last year.
Key findings show that 64% of Americans report negative stormwater impacts in their communities, with 12% citing major negative effects. Among those affected, 64% experience flooded streets, and 45% report damage to homes and businesses. Additionally, 52% of Americans worry about flooding around their homes.
The survey comes amid significant weather events in 2024, including 24 confirmed weather-related disasters exceeding $1 billion in losses and 92 flash flood emergencies. In response, ADS has unveiled the world's largest stormwater engineering facility in Hilliard, Ohio, focusing on developing advanced stormwater solutions using recycled plastics and innovative technologies.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) ha pubblicato i risultati del suo sondaggio sulla gestione delle acque piovane per il 2024, condotto da The Harris Poll. Lo studio rivela crescenti preoccupazioni riguardo l'infrastruttura per la gestione delle acque piovane, con il 60% degli americani preoccupati per la gestione delle acque piovane nella loro comunità, in aumento rispetto al 51% dell'anno scorso.
I risultati chiave mostrano che il 64% degli americani riporta impatti negativi delle acque piovane nelle loro comunità, con il 12% che cita effetti negativi significativi. Tra coloro che sono stati colpiti, il 64% vive in strade allagate e il 45% riporta danni a case e attività commerciali. Inoltre, il 52% degli americani è preoccupato per le inondazioni attorno alle proprie abitazioni.
Il sondaggio arriva in un contesto di eventi meteorologici significativi nel 2024, comprendenti 24 disastri legati al clima confermati con perdite superiori a 1 miliardo di dollari e 92 emergenze per alluvioni lampo. In risposta, ADS ha svelato il più grande impianto di ingegneria per acque piovane al mondo a Hilliard, Ohio, focalizzandosi sullo sviluppo di soluzioni avanzate per la gestione delle acque piovane utilizzando plastica riciclata e tecnologie innovative.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) ha publicado los resultados de su encuesta sobre gestión de aguas pluviales para 2024, realizada por The Harris Poll. El estudio revela un aumento de preocupaciones sobre la infraestructura de aguas pluviales, con el 60% de los estadounidenses preocupados por la gestión de aguas pluviales en su comunidad, un incremento respecto al 51% del año pasado.
Los hallazgos clave muestran que el 64% de los estadounidenses reporta impactos negativos de las aguas pluviales en sus comunidades, con un 12% indicando efectos negativos significativos. Entre los afectados, el 64% experimenta calles inundadas y el 45% reporta daños en hogares y negocios. Además, el 52% de los estadounidenses teme por inundaciones alrededor de sus casas.
La encuesta se realiza en medio de eventos climáticos significativos en 2024, incluyendo 24 desastres relacionados con el clima confirmados que superan los 1 mil millones de dólares en pérdidas y 92 emergencias de inundaciones repentinas. En respuesta, ADS ha presentado la instalación de ingeniería de aguas pluviales más grande del mundo en Hilliard, Ohio, enfocándose en desarrollar soluciones avanzadas para la gestión de aguas pluviales utilizando plásticos reciclados y tecnologías innovadoras.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS)는 The Harris Poll이 수행한 2024년 빗물 관리 설문조사 결과를 발표했습니다. 이 연구는 빗물 인프라에 대한 우려가 증가하고 있음을 보여주며, 60%의 미국인이 자신이 사는 지역의 빗물 관리에 대해 걱정하고 있으며, 이는 지난해의 51%에서 증가한 수치입니다.
주요 발견에 따르면 64%의 미국인이 자신의 지역사회의 빗물 관리로 인한 부정적인 영향을 보고하고 있으며, 12%는 심각한 부정적 영향을 겪고 있다고 응답했습니다. 영향을 받은 사람들 중 64%는 침수된 도로를 경험하고, 45%는 주택과 상업시설에 손상이 있다고 보고했습니다. 또한 52%의 미국인이 자신의 주택 주변의 홍수에 대해 걱정하고 있다고 합니다.
이번 설문은 2024년 동안 발생한 심각한 기상 사건 가운데 진행되었으며, 24건 이상의 10억 달러 이상 손실이 발생한 기상 관련 재해와 92건의 갑작스러운 홍수 긴급 상황이 포함됩니다. 이에 대응하여 ADS는 오하이오주 힐리어드에 세계 최대 규모의 빗물 공학 시설을 공개하였으며, 재활용 플라스틱과 혁신 기술을 활용해 고급 빗물 솔루션을 개발하는 데 주력하고 있습니다.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) a publié les résultats de son enquête sur la gestion des eaux pluviales pour 2024, réalisée par The Harris Poll. L'étude révèle une augmentation des préoccupations concernant l'infrastructure de gestion des eaux pluviales, avec 60 % des Américains inquiets de la gestion des eaux pluviales de leur communauté, en hausse par rapport à 51 % l'année dernière.
Les résultats clés montrent que 64 % des Américains signalent des impacts négatifs des eaux pluviales dans leurs communautés, dont 12 % évoquent des effets négatifs majeurs. Parmi les personnes touchées, 64 % subissent des rues inondées et 45 % signalent des dommages aux maisons et aux entreprises. En outre, 52 % des Américains s'inquiètent des inondations autour de leur domicile.
L'enquête intervient dans un contexte d'événements météorologiques significatifs en 2024, dont 24 catastrophes liées à la météo confirmées avec des pertes dépassant 1 milliard de dollars et 92 urgences de crues soudaines. En réponse, ADS a dévoilé la plus grande installation de gestion des eaux pluviales au monde à Hilliard, dans l'Ohio, axée sur le développement de solutions avancées pour les eaux pluviales utilisant des plastiques recyclés et des technologies innovantes.
Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) hat die Ergebnisse seiner Umfrage zur Regenwassermanagement für 2024 veröffentlicht, die von The Harris Poll durchgeführt wurde. Die Studie zeigt zunehmende Bedenken hinsichtlich der Regenwasserinfrastruktur, wobei 60% der Amerikaner sich um das Regenwassermanagement in ihrer Gemeinde sorgen, ein Anstieg von 51% im vergangenen Jahr.
Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse zeigen, dass 64% der Amerikaner negative Auswirkungen des Regenwassers in ihren Gemeinden berichten, wobei 12% von erheblichen negativen Effekten sprechen. Unter den Betroffenen erleben 64% überflutete Straßen und 45% melden Schäden an Wohn- und Geschäftshäusern. Darüber hinaus machen sich 52% der Amerikaner Sorgen um Überschwemmungen rund um ihre Häuser.
Die Umfrage kommt inmitten bedeutender Wetterereignisse im Jahr 2024, einschließlich 24 bestätigter wetterbedingter Katastrophen mit Verlusten von über 1 Milliarde Dollar und 92 Notfällen aufgrund von Sturzfluten. Als Reaktion hat ADS die größte Regenwassertechnik-Anlage der Welt in Hilliard, Ohio, eröffnet, die sich auf die Entwicklung fortschrittlicher Regenwassersysteme unter Verwendung von recyceltem Kunststoff und innovativen Technologien konzentriert.
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The survey results come on the heels of the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) announcing that as of November 1,
“As storms increase in frequency and intensity, causing devastating flooding damage in many communities, it’s understandable that more Americans are concerned about the infrastructure in place to manage stormwater,” said ADS President and CEO Scott Barbour. “We are focused on developing innovative products that enable increased community resilience, reducing their vulnerability with stormwater infrastructure designed to handle the increased flooding caused by stronger and more frequent storms.”
Key findings from the survey include:
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64% of Americans say stormwater has a negative impact on their community – with12% indicating it has a major negative impact.-
Among those who say stormwater has negatively impacted their community,
64% say it comes in the form of flooded streets and45% report damaged homes and/or businesses.
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Among those who say stormwater has negatively impacted their community,
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60% of Americans report concern over their community’s stormwater management infrastructure, a notable 9 percentage point increase from last year (51% ). -
Over half (
52% ) of Americans worry about flooding in/around their home. -
Environmental impact remains a priority for most Americans, with
60% expressing concern about how stormwater is managed to ensure sustainability and stewardship—a small increase from58% last year.- Key considerations include transportation efficiency, energy usage, and water reuse.
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57% of Americans believe local officials/state regulatory bodies prioritize stormwater management in their community.-
However, over half (
52% ) do not know if their community has a water resource management plan.
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However, over half (
As part of the company’s commitment to developing solutions that help reduce damage from significant storm events, ADS recently unveiled the largest and most advanced stormwater engineering facility in the world. Located near the company’s headquarters in
To learn more about how ADS manages water, the world’s most precious resource, through sustainable solutions, please visit https://www.adspipe.com/about-us.
Survey Method
The 2024 survey was conducted online within
About Advanced Drainage Systems
Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of innovative stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions that manages the world’s most precious resource: water. ADS and its subsidiary, Infiltrator Water Technologies, provide superior stormwater drainage and onsite septic wastewater products used in a wide variety of markets and applications including commercial, residential, infrastructure and agriculture, while delivering unparalleled customer service. ADS manages the industry’s largest company-owned fleet, an expansive sales team, and a vast manufacturing network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers. The company is one of the largest plastic recycling companies in
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