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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Ashland Pond water level being pumped down to deal with pipe maintenance issue

The Ashland Pond water level is being pumped down to deal with a pipe maintenance issue, according to District Officials.

A pump has been running for nearly a week at the pond, which is located behind the Village of Ashland Postal Station.

Pumping is bringing down the water level at the Ashland Pond
Pumping is bringing down the water level at the Ashland Pond.
A pump has been running at the Ashland Pond to bring down the water level
A pump has been running at the Ashland Pond to bring down the water level.
A reader shared a photo of a hose from the pump diverting water into a storm drain
A reader shared a photo of a hose from the pump diverting water into a storm drain.

District officials offered reassurance that it is not a “depression or major issue.”

The Ashland Pond is a larger, more scenic pond and is frequently the host site for radio-controlled boat regattas.

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