Residents Using Public Land
Many people in southeastern Palm Beach County live adjacent to a Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) canal. To enhance their backyard, residents look to install landscape materials or structures such […]
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Entries by Rosemary Rayman
Canals Are Not Designed for Recreation
South Florida is an aquatic playground during hot summer months. The Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) canal system may appear to be an ideal place to cool-off and swim or […]
Septic Systems and Flooding
During heavy rainfall, the soil around the septic tank and in the drain field can become saturated. The effluent may not be able to properly drain through the soil. By […]
Your Health & Flood Water
Summertime rainstorms can bring heavy rainfall with localized ponding in swales, roadways and front yards. These low-lying areas are designed to hold stormwater to keep our homes dry. But weather […]
Flood Control Resource For Communities
Residential communities play an important role in providing flood control for their residents. Since the mid-1970s, development standards for drainage systems have been regulated through design and permitting to ensure […]
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