The Acreage, Florida
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The Acreage is a roughly-defined community located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is located in the areas west and northwest of Royal Palm Beach, Florida and approximately 11 miles west of West Palm Beach. Some parts of The Acreage are also located within Loxahatchee. The population is roughly estimated at 40,000. Most of the population lives in single family homes on 1.25 acres and larger lots. The area is not served by sewer and water systems and almost all homes are served by on-site well and septic systems. Many roads are still unpaved despite recent growth in the area. The area also contains several elementary schools and shopping centers. The Acreage is located solely within the Indian Trails Improvement District, which is repsonsible for basic services such as road grading and stormwater drainage. Due to the flat topography, the area is prone to flooding. Must homes are elevated above the rest of the lot to avoid flooding. Heavy rainastorms and hurricanes can sometimes result in heavy flooding which restricts access to the area. Local residents have been deadlocked for years on creating additional roadway access to the area to relieve heavy traffic on the existing roadway network.
