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Our community pond is an eyesore and safety hazard. Who is responsible for maintaining it?

Since ponds are typically installed by the builder as a stormwater control measure to improve stormwater runoff quality, either your Homeowner’s Association (HOA) or the Town is responsible for maintaining it.  This depends on whether there is a maintenance agreement between the Town and HOA that specifies who is responsible for the pond.  In the absence of an agreement, responsibility for maintaining the pond will be based on the language and easements included on the official recorded subdivision plat.  The Town does not maintain ponds on private and commercial property.