[opinionist]

The lake I live on dried up to where the docks were on dry land last year. They are mostly on dry land now. When the rain came last year, the lake filled to where the docks were submerged underwater. They pumped water out once, and more rain submerged the docks again.

[Tvflguy]

May be a dumb question... How are NEW ponds filled - like the new ones down south? And how are some kept quite high? And are most of our ponds naturally filled with overflow rain/etc from the flood control system.

[RoadToad]

Originally Posted by Ruger2506

r.

Had the #1 years ago..

[Spiderman]

Originally Posted by Smalley

Have any of you lived here long enough to have seen a drought this severe? The ponds are so low it's sad to see. But I haven't heard anything about water restrictions. What's the next step? Do we have enough water at this point that it's not a threat?

It is common in this part of Florida to experience a drought this time of year. I have often seen worse in my 20 some years, some droughts lasting from December to May with hardly a sprinkle. I actually thought we got off well in the weather department this year, cooler, more overcast and mildly damp. That is just my perception though.

[GPGuar]

Gee… what a surprise!

[HORNET]

2011 !

[jmpalladino]

Originally Posted by Smalley

Have any of you lived here long enough to have seen a drought this severe? The ponds are so low it's sad to see. But I haven't heard anything about water restrictions. What's the next step? Do we have enough water at this point that it's not a threat?

You will never hear bad news from The Districts! They only report good news and fee increases. Time for Kenny Blocker to go!

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

May be a dumb question... How are NEW ponds filled - like the new ones down south? And how are some kept quite high? And are most of our ponds naturally filled with overflow rain/etc from the flood control system.

One of Goldwing episodes, read an email from a resident in the North, that truly believed water was being removed from her pond during the night to fill the newer ponds in the south.

[Maker]

If you live where ponds supply irrigation water, junk. Sediment, sand, organics, and even worms. It plugs up my inline filter (that I put in between the meter and the valve box) weekly. I can only imagine how those debris are plugging up sprinkler heads for everyone without a filter.
Wonder how that garbage messes up the water meter?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Ruger2506

Not sure about the effect on the neighborhoods. But I can tell you the healthy life cycle of a pond includes drought and low water levels. Many of the Villages ponds look terrible unhealthy. They could use a good drought.

Maybe nature always does the right thing, but what I have seen happen - is that as the lakes dry up the pelicans arrive in mass quantities from the coasts (I assume). They get in a line formation and DEVOUR every fish in the lake that they can get their HUGE beaks around.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Must be plenty of upper aquifer water available.

The lake at Eastport and retention ponds in the new construction areas are full of blue, clear water...

So, "blue , clear water". that is good. My lake has green- brown yukky water in it from the OVER- fertilized yard run-off.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by mraines

This is Florida. Not much caring about the environment.

That's true and it is a shame because Florida has an environment that is more susceptible to problems compared with states further to the north. For example, Florida coral reefs, which are dying.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

May be a dumb question... How are NEW ponds filled - like the new ones down south? And how are some kept quite high? And are most of our ponds naturally filled with overflow rain/etc from the flood control system.

My understanding is they have the ability to pump upper aquifer water into the ponds.

They also can move water between ponds that are interconnected to the same system.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

May be a dumb question... How are NEW ponds filled - like the new ones down south? And how are some kept quite high? And are most of our ponds naturally filled with overflow rain/etc from the flood control system.

Any way they possibly can until all the new houses build near the ponds are sold.

[jmaccallum]

Originally Posted by Smalley

Have any of you lived here long enough to have seen a drought this severe? The ponds are so low it's sad to see. But I haven't heard anything about water restrictions. What's the next step? Do we have enough water at this point that it's not a threat?

Every year this same question is asked. So, the annual answer, We are in our Dry Season. No rain and gusty winds - everyone watering their lawns and the Villages watering Golf Courses and Common Areas - so all ponds will lower. But never fear, our Rainy Season is just around the corner. Our ponds will quickly fill and everything brown will turn a lush green. Our Tropical weather will be back and you’ll almost be able to set your clock each day as the East winds and the West winds collide and bring downpours each afternoon. Then just behind that will be Hurricane Season. So get ready. Same weather cycle since coming here beginning in the 60’s. Personally I think this is some of the best weather we get all year. So relax and enjoy.