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Whiteville residents describe repeated home flooding as city outlines stormwater projects and funding
Summary
Residents told city council that recurring stormwater drain failures have caused standing water, mold and structural damage to homes. City staff summarized past studies, identified projects and said a stormwater ordinance and new fee support local mitigation; officials said they are seeking additional funding and easements for larger projects.
Several Whiteville residents told the City Council on public comment that repeated stormwater backups have flooded yards and homes, causing mold and apparent structural damage, while city staff outlined past studies, identified projects and said a newly adopted stormwater ordinance and an annual fee will fund local mitigation.
John Wood, a Whiteville resident, urged council members to take action on public-health and drainage concerns and to promote local recreational assets as community health resources. "Maybe I'm asking ... with a little effort, we can make some difference," Wood said.
Another resident, Ezra Langto, described damage to his newly purchased house after a stormwater drain across from his property repeatedly overflowed. "Last Wednesday...the stormwater drain across from my house flooded and overflowed, causing a nice, happy little river that flows directly into my property," Langto said. He…
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