Information about the Stormwater Ponds at Chandler Woods
Necessary Stormwater Remediation 2024-2025
The Town of Chapel Hill is requiring some remediation work to be done on the two wet ponds and the bio-retention area near the playground that must be completed by April 2025. Estimates for this work are around $25,000. This is more than what the current bank account can handle. The Board is calling a special meeting of the HOA on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7pm by Zoom to discuss funding options for this as well as a proposed paved walkway near the garden. The Fall Newsletter lays out the details of the proposals and the links below help to give more details about the purpose of the ponds, their maintenance, and the funding proposals for this work.
Lennar was the developer/builder but when they completed the development, they were no longer involved. The community is owned/governed by the HOA and its covenants. The Town of Chapel Hill requires each community to be responsible for their stormwater devices.
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In Chapel Hill, NC, stormwater pond inspections are mandatory to ensure they are functioning properly and not contributing to water pollution by capturing sediment and other pollutants from runoff, which is crucial for protecting local waterways and complying with state environmental regulations; property owners are responsible for maintaining their ponds and must undergo regular inspections to identify any issues that could impact water quality and potentially lead to fines if not addressed.
Key points about stormwater pond inspections in Chapel Hill:
- Environmental protection: Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, fertilizers, and debris into local streams and lakes, harming aquatic life and water quality.
- Regulatory compliance: Chapel Hill falls under state and federal stormwater regulations, requiring property owners to maintain their stormwater control measures (like ponds) to meet specific standards.
- Preventative maintenance: Inspections allow for early detection of potential problems like erosion, vegetation overgrowth, or damaged infrastructure within the pond, enabling timely repairs to prevent further environmental damage.
- Responsibility of property owners: The responsibility for inspecting and maintaining stormwater ponds typically lies with the property owner, who must follow guidelines outlined by the town.
Chandler Woods Fall Newsletter
The Chandler Woods 2024 Fall Newsletter, which contains more information regarding the stormwater ponds, has been emailed to all owners. If you have not received a copy, please click here or request one by emailing Trac@tracmanagement.com
Planning for the Annual Inspection of the Ponds
Each year in April or early May, the ponds and stormwater devices at Chandler Woods are inspected by a Town-approved inspector. If we do not maintain these devices to their expected standards, the community can face heavy fines from the Town of Chapel Hill.
Maintaining Ponds & Stormwater Devices
Triangle Ponds helps us to maintain one of the most important community responsibilities.
Here are some short videos explaining the purpose of these devices and how these areas are maintained.
Why is the grass so high around the pond?
It is a requirement that grass be a minimum of 4 to 6 inches high. This grass and plants around the pond act as natural filters for the stormwater.