Residents urge fixes for plugged drains and ponding; board directs engineer to inspect

Jul 23, 2024

River Ridge residents told the board about overflowing drains and a retention pond nearly a foot above its outlet; the board asked for photo/video evidence and directed the district engineer to inspect the sites. Residents will provide video to staff for follow-up.

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Shari Perkins, a River Ridge resident, told the Board of Supervisors on July 23 that drainage problems persisted a week after a pipe was plugged and water has been overflowing around the Pinehurst triangle monument. She said another resident reported a retention pond between River 8 and River 9 that appears to be non-functional and is “nearly 1 foot above the drain,” raising concerns about potential flooding.

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