Drinking Water Program Data and Survey Development

Cadmus collects data on drinking water programs from surveys we develop and execute and to give government decision makers the information they need to make sound choices. Our extensive experience in all aspects of survey research includes:

• Developing analysis plans
• Developing the sample frame
• Designing and selecting the sample
• Developing the survey instrument
• Administering the survey (including on-site data collection)
• Developing electronic databases
• Analyzing the survey data
• Presenting the survey results and documenting the survey methods used

We ensure the data quality objectives of the surveys are met through a variety of data collection methods including:

• Site visits by data collectors
• Telephone calls
• Technical support hotlines
• Web sites

Among the major surveys we undertake for the EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water are the Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (every 4 years) and the Community Water System Survey (every 5 years).