Neighbors Ask
I'm concerned our storm water system is not functioning correctly. The last few months our retention pond was not much more than a puddle - mostly dirt, and the fish were gone. Now that we've received rain, the pond is starting to fill but I also see water in nearby ditches and pooling in some spots of the road. Should I report this?
While this question would need to be addressed on a case-by-case basis, in general the experiences described are in line with expected performance. It is normal for water levels to fluctuate with rainy and dry seasons; Florida's flora and fauna have been suited to those circumstances for centuries. Most storm water ditches will not hold water for more than a few days after a heavy rain (of course, if it rains again within that time, the water will stay longer).
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