Columbus council debates pond safety after toddler deaths

Columbus City Council aims to improve safety around stormwater retention ponds after two toddlers drowned in recent months, bringing the total child deaths in ponds to at least 13 over 13 years. Council member Rob Dorans plans to introduce legislation by the end of 2026 requiring barriers such as fencing or vegetation, along with interim measures like prohibiting mowing near pond edges and mandating warning notices for tenants. These efforts follow previous safety regulations and focus on reducing the risk of drownings in the city's more than 100 retention ponds.

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