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District engineer: stormwater system reached capacity after Tropical Storm Debbie; homeowner mold claim disputed
Summary
District Engineer Charlie Krebs reported that parts of River Ridge received nearly 8 inches of rain in two to three days and that stormwater systems reached capacity; he said the standing water reported by a resident is unlikely the sole cause of mold in a single unit.
District Engineer Charlie Krebs addressed stormwater system performance following Tropical Storm Debbie during the Aug. 27 meeting. He reported that parts of the community received "almost 8” of rain in two or three days" while roads are designed for about 5½ inches over a 24-hour period, and that the stormwater system flowed unobstructed but reached its capacity.
A resident reported standing water entering a slab and causing mold in her unit. Mr. Krebs said he does not believe the standing water is the cause of that resident’s mold issue, noting that "none of the other units reported a similar issue." He asked Mr. Long to address the matter at the next meeting. Mr. Krebs also noted that fire trucks drawing water from the lakes is not typical because it could "pull in plants, fish, etc.," and would require approval from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).
Mr. Krebs said MRI's Pinehurst valley gutter inlet grate replacement project is about 80% complete; he will follow up with the schedule for asphalt patching and confirm whether there was any damage to roads or curbs related to recent waterline work.
