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Residents raise drainage and mold concerns; engineer says system reached capacity during storm
Summary
District Engineer reported the stormwater system flowed but reached capacity after nearly 8 inches of rain in parts of the community; a resident said standing water caused mold in a unit, which the engineer said was unlikely because other units were not affected.
District Engineer Charlie Krebs told the Board the community recovered substantially after Tropical Storm Debbie, but parts of the district received almost 8 inches of rain in two to three days and the stormwater system reached capacity; roads, he said, are designed for approximately 5½ inches in a 24‑hour period.
A resident expressed concern that standing water is coming up through their slab and causing mold in their unit. Mr. Krebs said he does not believe standing water is the cause because other units did not report similar issues; Mr. Schultz asked that Mr. Long comment on the matter at the next meeting and have the issue added to the agenda.
Resident Christine Mantilia asked whether fire trucks could pump water from the lakes to lower levels; Mr. Krebs said that practice is not typical, could harm plants and fish, and would require approval from the South Florida Water Management District.
Why it matters: drainage performance and repeated standing water can affect property conditions (including mold), infrastructure maintenance needs, and public-health exposures. Staff will follow up with additional investigation and schedule the item for the next meeting for further comment from Mr. Long.
