Did I mention that I've been dealing with a major water leak in front of my building, in front of my door? I have been looking at this mess for three weeks now. Click on the picture to see it in its full glory. The situation has existed for years. Let me give you the quick and dirty version.
When I first moved into the building five years ago, water was always present around the air conditioning unit that cools and heats my apartment and my upstairs neighbor's apartment. Of course, I brought it to the attention of the employees of the leasing office and others who are responsible for such issues.
"Oh", the maintenance man would say, "it's the air conditioning. When we repair the unit, the water will disappear."
It didn't.
Last year, the water leak (which isn't the proper term for the size of it now) progressed to the point that it started flowing out to the street. During the winter, it froze. The ice was so thick that we the residents had to request that sand be thrown on the frozen water so that we didn't fall and break our necks.
Now, in the heat of the summer, the area is a wildlife sanctuary. Birds come in the morning for their baths, and dirt daubers are everywhere. Dragonflies are everywhere. Dragonflies! Don't they congregate where there is a continuous stream of fresh water? YES! Did I mention the flies and mosquitoes? Ugh! A health hazard for all! Also the water on the street never evaporates, even in 98 degree heat!
The complex has been purchased by new owners, out-of-state owners.
We shall see what happens.
3 comments:
Oh, BLEH! That is SAD!
Best of luck dealing with this, and in your search for a Happy Orchidophile Cottage.
Thanks! Every day people pass by the mess and shake their heads because they also hate what they see. But I am making plans to move on. By the way, I hear the pool is disgusting. I can only imagine...
Eeeeuuuwww, I don't even want to think about the pool. Good thing you're making plans! Chickens & veggies in your back yard is preferable to this mess any day.
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