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Northern Notes
Know The Flow inches of rain falls in 24 hours over an inland community. This local canals managed by Northern or other municipalities.
rain follows a wet period, so groundwater levels are already Northern uses a telemetry system to monitor and remotely
By Katie Roundtree, high. According to most approved drainage designs, some open and close gates and pumps. Weather conditions and
Director of Finance and water is temporarily stored in public recreational areas, yard water levels are monitored around the clock. Water levels
Administration, Northern swales and streets. Drainage swale areas are sloped to catch in the secondary drainage system can be lowered to allow
Palm Beach County water and filter out pollutants as water is absorbed into the more water storage and minimize flooding. These systems
Improvement District ground. Some yards direct water to the community drainage discharge water into the “primary” flood control system as
Flood control in Florida system as runoff, with very little water retained in the yard. long as carrying capacity is available.
is a shared responsibility that The excess surface water slowly drains to community lakes The South Florida Water Management District operates
provides maximum benefit or on-site ponds via street and yard drainage grates, swales, the “primary” drainage system. In anticipation of heavy rains,
only when all components ditches or canals. Homeowner associations typically assume floodgates may be opened, and water levels might be lowered
(primary, secondary and the maintenance and upkeep of community drainage facilities. to accommodate direct rainfall and accept inflows from the
tertiary) are designed and Water then drains from the community or “tertiary” system “secondary” systems. During and after heavy rains, excess
constructed to work together through underground pipes to the “secondary” system, which water is routed through all available “primary” waterways to
and are maintained in proper working order. Florida is is mainly operated by the Northern Palm Beach County regional storage areas or coastal discharge points to relieve
more complex than many states, where one entity usually Improvement District (Northern) in this area. Cities and the flooding as quickly and safely as possible.
provides local and regional drainage for the community. In county also maintain “secondary” systems, depending on What can YOU do to help?
Florida, some areas have no formal drainage systems and are development plans. As a resident or business owner, you play a crucial role
prone to routine flooding; others may be covered by several The “secondary” drainage system is usually a network in flood control. Your actions can significantly impact your
organizations or governments providing varying service of canals, structures, pumping stations and storage areas. community’s resilience to flooding. Here’s what you can do:
levels. Depending on conditions, water may have to be These systems can cover several hundred square miles and 1. Ensure your neighborhood’s drainage grates, ditches,
routed through several interconnected, though independent, serve many communities. In communities maintained by and swales are debris-free.
conveyance systems –each must be properly maintained and Northern, stormwater systems are gravity-fed or pumped 2. Remove loose items, including yard debris, from your
functioning – to provide flood protection for south Florida using stormwater pump stations. Water moves through a yard. Debris and litter can clog storm drains and cause flooding.
neighborhoods. series of lakes and canals via weirs (fixed structures), operable 3. Check your community retention pond or lake for
So, what path does stormwater typically follow from your gates and pump stations. These systems sometimes move obstructed pipes and contact the appropriate authority for
neighborhood to its final destination? Here’s an example. Five water through multiple communities, so the “downstream” removal (this could be your HOA/POA, city, county, or local
effects must be considered when moving water from one drainage district).
area to another. The stormwater systems discharge into 4. Find out who is responsible for drainage in your
community. Visit SFWMD.gov/FloodControl. Note the
service area status under the search results. It may not be
serviced even if the location is within an agency’s jurisdiction.
As a homeowner or property owner association official,
you are a key player in the flood control process. Your
knowledge and actions can greatly contribute to your
community’s flood resilience. Here’s what you can do:
1. Familiarize yourself with your particular drainage
system and how it fits into the overall South Florida
drainage picture.
2. Learn how the stormwater system works in your area and
how to properly maintain the facilities under your responsibility.
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