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Online Survey – Proximity to Blasting Quarry Operations

This survey is intended for residents who live near an active or proposed blasting quarry. Its purpose is to document property-related, structural, groundwater, and quality-of-life impacts experienced by nearby households. Your responses will help improve understanding of how quarry operations affect surrounding communities.

Participation is voluntary. Your identity will remain confidential, and individual responses will never be published or shared. Only aggregated, anonymized results will be used for research and reporting purposes.

Property Characteristics and Location

1) Distance from the quarry

250 m
250–500 m
500–750 m
750–1,000 m
1–2 km
2 km

Distance to quarry lot line

2) Purchase timing

Before quarry operations began
After quarry operations began
Unsure

3) Change in property value

Increased
Decreased
No change
Unsure

5) Estimated percentage loss

0–5%
5–10%
10–15%
15–20%
20–30%
30%
Unsure

Blasting and Structural Effects

6) Experienced blasting-related impacts

Yes
No
Unsure

7) Types of blasting impacts

Noise
Vibration
Air concussion
Flyrock
Dust clouds
Other

8) New or worsening cracking

Yes
No
Unsure

9) Locations of cracking

Foundation
Basement walls
Interior drywall
Ceilings
Floors
Exterior brick/stone
Other

10) Private well

Yes
No

11) Well interference

Reduced flow
Sediment
Water quality changes
Well failure
No impacts
Unsure
Other

12) Sump pump

Yes
No

13) Sump pump frequency

Occasionally
Daily
Continuously
Seasonally
During storms only

14) Backup power installed

Yes
No

15) Increased dust, noise, or truck traffic

Yes
No

If yes, describe

16) Enjoyment of property affected

Yes
No

If yes, how?

17) Health or well-being impacts

Yes
No

If yes, describe

18) Long-term safety, value, or marketability affected

Yes
No

If yes, explain

19) Compensation received

Yes
No

Describe the compensation or repairs provided

Name *

First

Last

Address

Short text

Email *

Phone number

Short text

Name

Your name and contact information will remain confidential and will never be published or shared. They are collected solely to verify the authenticity of responses and, if necessary, to clarify information you have provided.

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