Priority water issues in the six Pacific Island entities having a governmental association with the USA

A 38-question survey was developed to assess public attitudes about water issues in the six Pacific Island territories, federations, and republics that have an association with the USA. Important findings included: (1) drinking water is the highest priority water issue; (2) there is a strong perception that drinking water is not suitable in its current state; (3) the satisfaction levels of water quality associated with beaches, shorelines, and coastal waters vary across the Pacific Islands; (4) water quantity concerns are island specific; and (5) erosion, urban wastes, land clearing and septic systems/cesspools are the most common water quality challenges.