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Originally Posted by debzaranti
We have lived here for over 14 years. For the last 2 to 3 years we've been having a problem trying to get the water department to come out and fix our leaking water meter. They are largely ignoring us and telling us that there is no leak. However our front yard begs to differ because it's getting to be like a swamp with standing water and a water meter vault that is full of water all the time.
We can't even run the lawn mower over that area of the front yard because it sinks in the mud up to the axles. We have called and emailed the water department several times over the last 2 to 3 years, to no avail.
Not only is the standing water in our yard a breeding ground for mosquitoes, but I am concerned that since this has been going on for at least 2 years, it could eventually cause a complete washout and sinkhole to form. A sinkhole would not only affect us and our next door neighbor, but it would probably have a negative impact on every property on the block.
I'm posting on here largely out of frustration and also because of the suggestion from a good friend who is also a long time Villages resident. She seems to think if we make enough noise, maybe the water department will actually come out and fix the problem.
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Sometimes there is an art to complaining. If, there is that much water, your water bill must be out of sight. If, not, the leak is before the meter. You can easily research the name of an executive and send a return receipt letter to their attention. I would include photos. I would include when you called, who you spoke to etc. You may want to call a plumber. There are many possible causes. A leaking swimming pool? Water from your roof? This is the rainy reason. Backed up sewer line etc