Engineer: stormwater system functioned during Tropical Storm Debbie; resident reports standing water and possible mold

District Engineer Charlie Krebs told the River Ridge Community Development District board on Aug. 27 that parts of the community received nearly 8 inches of rain in two or three days from Tropical Storm Debbie, while roads are designed to handle about 5½ inches in a 24-hour period.

Krebs said MRI’s project to replace Pinehurst valley gutter inlet grates is about 80% complete and that he will confirm the schedule for asphalt patching. He advised that The Club could add a drainage connection to Lake E1-A to bypass pipes and inlets and send excess water directly to the lake.

During public comment a resident expressed concern that standing water is coming up through a slab and causing mold in a unit. Krebs said he recalled Mr. Long noting standing water has been a longer-standing occurrence and stated that he does not believe the stormwater system is the cause "as none of the other units reported a similar issue." Chair Bob Schultz asked that Mr. Long address the matter and include it on the next meeting agenda for further review.

The engineer also said the CDD recovered a lot since the storm but that some structures had reached capacity during the heavy rainfall. Staff said they will follow up on the resident’s specific complaint and confirm whether there was roadway or curb damage related to recent contractor work.

Next steps include confirming the asphalt patch schedule for inlet grate replacement, evaluating the proposed drainage connection to Lake E1-A, and placing the resident’s mold/standing-water concern on a future agenda for more detailed staff follow-up.