Problem
When the Ridgewood and Indian Creek condominiums were constructed the project included only minimal stormwater treatment. In addition, the original drainage infrastructure installed throughout the development was reaching the end of its useful life and in need of replacement or repair.
Description
Residents worked with the Stormwater Utility to replace crumbling drainage infrastructure and improve stormwater treatment in the neighborhood. The project included the installation of two new stormwater detention basins, modification of an existing stormwater detention pond to improve detention, replacement of pipes and drainage infrastructure, and reconstruction of a swale that drains stormwater runoff from the Ridgewood development down to Indian Creek.
Benefit
Sediment and other pollutants are removed from stormwater runoff leaving the neighborhood. In addition, the stormwater runoff is detained and slowly released to prevent erosion of stream banks and reduce the risk of downstream flooding.
Best Management Practices
Stormwater dry detention basin, stormwater retention pond, stormwater treatment swale
Timeline
2009 – 2010
Total Project Value
$196,000
Funding Sources
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funding, Indian Creek Homeowner’s Association, Ridgewood Homeowner’s Association, and the Stormwater Utility.
Last Updated: 3/2012