East Palo Alto Tap Trust Study

Research Goals

Co-produce a broadly-usable tap water survey with community partners and distribute to residents in parallel with at the tap, water quality testing
Identify relationships between water quality indicators, perception of quality, resident’s trust and adaptation via research products
Communicate results to inform action by community, water service providers, and regulators in each context

Your Role in the Project

Background Survey

Complete an initial background survey about your household and water usage.
This initial background survey will only need to be completed once.

Study Periods

Study Period 1: Feb/Mar 2024
Study Period 2: July/Aug 2024

Water Quality Testing

Allow us to collect tap water samples from your home (the first draw of tap water in the morning).
Sampling Dates:
- One time between June 24-28
- One time between July 22-26

3x Weekly Mini-Observations

Submit mini-observations three times a week during the two study periods. (30 total times between both study periods)

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The Research Team's Role in the Project

Analyze the community’s water quality tests, survey results, and mini-observations
Share findings with you
Work to improve engineering and policy practices
Communicate clearly with you and protect your privacy

Project Timeline

Resources

Water Quality Testing

Water Quality Testing Instructions_English.pdf

Weekly Observations

Printed Direction

Submitting Mini-Observations.pdf

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Mini-Observation Video Tutorial

Consent Form

Copy of Consent Form - English - FINAL.pdf

Communication

If you have any questions or run into any issues during this study, please contact Allisa Hastie (ahastie2@stanford.edu) or the Nuestra Casa team (environmentaljustice@nuestracas.org).

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