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Originally Posted by dhdallas
Item 2. The Villages does not do anything to preserve the retention pond levels. The ponds were built to contain water in times of heavy rain that would otherwise cause flooding. The less water there is in the ponds means there is less chance of flooding due to the increased capacity to hold more overflow. They were also NOT built to used as a scenic backdrop to homes.
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Are you sure my irrigation water does not come from the ponds? Are you confident water is not moved from one pond to another with consideration of adequate levels for irrigation? Clearly not all of the ponds, some go dry, but others seem to get replenished during dry periods. I believe hydrant water is on the same system as irrigation water in my area so maintaining pond levels would also be important for fire protection.
Yes, the retention ponds are built to control/retain runoff and prevent potential flooding. They have worked well for that during several recent hurricanes that I have experienced here. However, I am well aware that my irrigation water is not potable water yet it comes from somewhere. If irrigation and hydrant water does not come from the ponds, if it does not come from a long pipe to one of the local lakes, and if it does not come from the potable aquifers then where does it come from?
NOTE: The Villages schedule may have more to do with water pressure then pond level. Still, spreading the usage over half a week rather than having everyone water on the same day does give the system a little time to recover.