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Engineer: Tropical Storm Debbie pushed systems to capacity; Board discusses drainage fixes
Summary
The district engineer reported parts of the community received nearly 8 inches of rain during Tropical Storm Debbie, exceeding the road design standard of roughly 5½ inches in 24 hours; the Board discussed potential drainage connections and resident reports of standing water and mold.
District Engineer Charlie Krebs told the Board that the MRI project to replace Pinehurst valley gutter inlet grates is about 80% complete and that he will follow up on the schedule for the asphalt patch. Regarding Tropical Storm Debbie, Krebs said parts of the community received almost 8 inches of rain in two or three days, while the roads are designed for about 5½ inches in 24 hours; the system reached capacity but flowed unobstructed during the storm.
A resident reported standing water appearing through a slab and linked it to mold. Krebs said he did not believe the standing water was the cause because other units did not report similar issues and noted standing water had been an ongoing occurrence in the area. He recommended adding a drainage connection to E1‑A so water can bypass pipes and inlets and flow directly into the lake. Resident Christine Mantilia also asked whether fire trucks could draw water from the lakes to lower levels; Krebs said that is not typical, would pull in plants and fish, and would require approval from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The Board asked Mr. Long to comment and requested the matter be added to the next agenda for further review.
