Heavy rainfall in Sumter County, Fla. has forced officials of the community to engage in “water dumping,” part of a unique system that draws water out of retention ponds and onto area golf courses. Many residents of The Villages are upset, however, because 21 golf courses will now stay closed until the rainy season ends.
Heavy rainfall is creating challenges for water management in The Villages of Sumter County, Fla., Spectrum 13 News out of Orlando reported. Officials are intentionally flooding golf courses in order to keep water basins from overflowing.
It is called “water dumping,” Spectrum 13 News reported, and it is part of a unique system that draws water out of retention ponds and onto area golf courses. Watch the video HERE.
Many residents are upset because now many golf courses are closed.
“Oh, it’s horrible, I hate it,” said Villages resident Gloria Bzdula. “You can’t even go to the driving range, you can’t set a tee time because you’re getting canceled out. It’s horrible.”
However, Villages District Manager Richard Baier told Spectrum 13 News there is a reason for it.
“The recreational aspect of our executive golf plays a heavy role in our consideration, but public safety is always first,” he said.
In all, 21 golf courses are closed due to the water dumping process, Spectrum 13 News reported, and Villages officials say they will stay closed until the rainy season ends.
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