| Topic | 2013 AWWA Survey (n = 96) | 2014 SCWC Survey (n = 26) |
| Research Communication Needs | Improve accessibility of information No parts of MPB research on water resources need to be communicated more effectively. MPB effects on drinking water quality | MPB effects on drinking water quality and quantity Improve accessibility of information Correlation between forest watershed health and drinking water resources |
| Identified Challenges | Addressing water quality effects of MPB Increased fire danger and the resulting effects on water quality and quantity Changes to water quantity as a result of MPB | Issues associated with increased water quantity Addressing water quality effects of MPB Understanding linkage between forest watershed health to hydrologic change and drinking water |
| Drinking Water Safety | Drinking water has not deteriorated or become unsafe Unsure or do not know Yes—Deteriorated water quality; degraded enough to cause treatment issues (increasing chemical usage and cost) but not health or safety issues | Drinking water has not deteriorated or become unsafe Yes—Deteriorated water quality Unsure or do not know |
| Public Outreach | The effects of MPB on drinking water quantity and quality Connection between forest health and drinking water General information on the MPB biology and status | The effects of MPB on drinking water quantity and quality Methods to mitigate MPB effects to drinking water General information on the MPB biology and status |