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We are moving up from Florida and we wanted to know are their alot of developments w/ retention ponds. Practically every development in Florida has them and our experience w/ them has not been good.
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
Idle Gossip
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Date: August 23, 2014 01:22PM
WuCLj Wrote:
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> There used to be one near my house but they
> drained it and put a concrete channel along the
> bottom, so it only fills up when it really rains
> hard.
>
> My guess is the don't need them as much here
> because it's nowhere near flat as Florida and the
> water probably drains quicker.
We have one by our house. It's a detention pond, but it's much more natural looking and drains very quickly. It's a great place to see deer, foxes and other critters.
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
Matty Brupcs
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Date: August 25, 2014 06:45PM
Former FL Wrote:
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> Not nearly as many. Some in areas but they're
> more for heavy storms and don't stay full.
>
> Most around here goes to larger control lakes
> versus smaller ponds everywhere.
>
> Easily avoided if you don't want to be near.
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
JustAnFYIforCaptObvious
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Date: August 25, 2014 07:17PM
Prospective Homeowner Wrote:
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> We are moving up from Florida and we wanted to
> know are their alot of developments w/ retention
> ponds. Practically every development in Florida
> has them and our experience w/ them has not been
> good.
Considering Florida is a swamp... I think your analysis is void.
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
ThatGuy
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Date: September 03, 2014 10:58PM
I am not sure about retention ponds, but
We will have a GLASS-ENCLOSED GAS FIREPLACE IN THE FOOD COURT OF OUR NEWEST MALL...
Thanks Vornado !!
Does Florida have something that cool ?
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Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
Drowning kids
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Date: February 13, 2015 07:18PM
As long as this area has 100K millionaires, there will be ponds here. You yuppie and buppie faggots want lake front property, yet you cant afford it so you have to settle for a ditch full of brown water.
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
Snack Tyme
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Date: February 13, 2015 07:28PM
I understand there is a problem in Florida with Gators jumping out of retention ponds and eating dogs and cats. Up here in Virginia we don't have the issue of Gators preying on domestic dogs and cats.
Here in Virginia we have something worse - Koreans
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
U9CGD
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Date: February 13, 2015 10:22PM
ThatGuy Wrote:
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> I am not sure about retention ponds, but
> We will have a GLASS-ENCLOSED GAS FIREPLACE IN THE
> FOOD COURT OF OUR NEWEST MALL...
> Thanks Vornado !!
> Does Florida have something that cool ?
Is it me or is the trim on that fake fireplace already falling apart?
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
wMxHb
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Date: February 14, 2015 04:49PM
Prospective Homeowner Wrote:
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> We are moving up from Florida and we wanted to
> know are their alot of developments w/ retention
> ponds. Practically every development in Florida
> has them and our experience w/ them has not been
> good.
everyone knows the sully district supervisor has control over water projects and airport related ones.
he has outsouced fairfax jobs to OHIO and NJ - for deniability
the workers are always illegals and niggas - very few if any whites during his 30 years of "deciding who gets to do the work - and do the do (get paid)"
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
GckLj
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Date: February 14, 2015 04:52PM
ThatGuy Wrote:
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> I am not sure about retention ponds, but
> We will have a GLASS-ENCLOSED GAS FIREPLACE IN THE
> FOOD COURT OF OUR NEWEST MALL...
> Thanks Vornado !!
> Does Florida have something that cool ?
that's not cool is a big danger in a public place
heat is the bitch engineers never fucking get it right - ie, space shuttle o-rings etc....
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that looks cool but it's the bitch
because it's attatched to the gas lines , it needs to be shut off if somehow ventillation - which prevents heat accumulation - it shut off
but such a mechanims that's reliable DOES NOT EXIST and is not installed
it is a nice idea but is a bomb in public waiting to happen
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
bHnEm
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Date: February 14, 2015 05:01PM
a home furnace has two fans always running or the unit shuts off - just one of many safety features. what do i bet ^^^ genuis doesn't have redundant heat/gas dissipation ?
and that's excluding other important issues: gas pressure, wiring, co2
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
9DLwD
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Date: February 14, 2015 05:01PM
everyone knows the sully district supervisor has control over water projects and airport related ones.
he has outsouced fairfax jobs to OHIO and NJ - for deniability
the workers are always illegals and niggas - very few if any whites during his 30 years of "deciding who gets to do the work - and do the do (get paid)"
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
Real information
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Date: February 15, 2015 11:58AM
Retention ponds in Fairfax County are for Stormwater management. Most are just temporarily filled with water during major/extended rainfall events, or occasional tropical storms. Some are dammed up ponds that also provide recreational boating/fishing opportunities.
Having a population of 1.1M with run-off going into the Potomac River and unhealthy Chesapeake Bay, Fairfax County comes under considerable scrutiny for compliance with federal and state laws and permits for Stormwater runoff. The elected local officials have provided extra funding to address Stormwater management needs in FFX county -- including the temporary retention ponds.
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
Tax the taxpayer
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Date: May 22, 2016 08:29AM
The post below is accurate except for one point. The elected officials previously increased taxes to pay for stormwater management across the County. Some refer to that as a rain tax. Others believe that it truly supports effective stormwater management for a large urban area that helps the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by: Real information ()
Date: February 15, 2015 11:58AM
Retention ponds in Fairfax County are for Stormwater management. Most are just temporarily filled with water during major/extended rainfall events, or occasional tropical storms. Some are dammed up ponds that also provide recreational boating/fishing opportunities.
Having a population of 1.1M with run-off going into the Potomac River and unhealthy Chesapeake Bay, Fairfax County comes under considerable scrutiny for compliance with federal and state laws and permits for Stormwater runoff. The elected local officials have provided extra funding to address Stormwater management needs in FFX county -- including the temporary retention ponds.
Re: Are their alot of retention ponds around here?
Posted by:
trasdale
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Date: May 22, 2016 09:36PM
Don't buy a house that is next to a pond or lake on the sale level with a basement below water table level. Every time the pond fills up you'll have a water issue in the basement.