Engineer: stormwater system reached capacity after Tropical Storm Debbie; standing-water complaints reviewed

Aug 27, 2024

District Engineer Charlie Krebs reported the stormwater system functioned but reached capacity after Tropical Storm Debbie ("almost 8" of rain in two or three days); he questioned whether standing water caused a resident's mold issue and will request follow-up from Mr. Long at the next meeting.

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District Engineer Charlie Krebs updated the Board on stormwater performance following Tropical Storm Debbie. He said parts of the community received "almost 8” of rain in two or three days and the roads are designed for 5½” of rain over a 24-hour period," and reported that the stormwater system generally flowed unobstructed though it reached capacity in some areas.

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