Rain in cape coral (Fort Myers, North Fort Myers: HOA, homes, beach)

[Sugarsandtango]

I am having some issues with all the rain and poor drainage. Up north we would cut swales to divert water. Can that be done here or is the soil to sandy?

[chiluvr1228]

I don't know about swales but I know for the last few years I have heard talk about building reservoirs which, in my opinion, would be a great idea. Imagine if we could contain all this rain we are having now to use during our dry season?

[stampdog]

i agree it's a shame we can't build reservoirs.all yhis water would come in handy during the dry season

[rikoshaprl]

Reservoirs may work but who is going to provide the land? Then they become mosquito havens. Drainage into the canals seems better.

[PBToast]

what about French drains? The kind of buried pipe full of holes in the yard that collects and diverts water under ground? If water is pooling in an undesirable location near the home you can get it further away.

I would guess if you are in an HOA this would have to be passed by committee. But if you have a privately owned lot (no HOA) you can do what you want. Sometimes people just dig a trench and fill it with stones for drainage, then cover it with dirt again. Are you near the beach in a flood zone? Probably not much you can do in that case?

[LifeIsGood01]

Originally Posted by Sugarsandtango

I am having some issues with all the rain and poor drainage. Up north we would cut swales to divert water. Can that be done here or is the soil to sandy?

I've only seen swales in North Fort Myers in areas with septic homes that don't have sewer systems.