Similarly,
in Maryland, a public opinion poll (Marx, 2004) found that
there is widespread support for an annual sewer fee of about
$30 (72% support) as well as support for a similar annual septic
fee (68% support) where these monies are to go directly toward
Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. Public polls such as these,
indicate individuals throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed
value water quality improvement of both the Bay and its
tributaries.