Meet Our Field Services Technicians
In observance of the July 4th holiday, the District will be closed this Friday, July 3.
For wastewater emergencies during this time, please call (760) 753-0155. We'll be back to regular business hours on Monday.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Before you head to the beach this weekend, check conditions on our Ponto surf cam. And remember - LWD’s team is on call 24/7, holidays included, keeping our system running and our waterways protected.
Have a safe and fun holiday!
🔗 bit.ly/pontosurfcam
📞 Emergency? (760) 753-0155
Did you know LWD reimburses homeowners 50% of sewer lateral repair costs, up to $3,000?
If you need a lateral repair, we can help offset the cost. Sewer backup? Call us first at (760) 753-0155 - if it’s in our main line, we handle it at no cost to you.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/LatGrant
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🔗 Learn more: lwwd.org
Every pipe we inspect, every pump station we maintain, and every spill we prevent keeps our coastline clean. 6+ years of zero sewer spills means healthier beaches for everyone.
See something? Call (760) 753-0155
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Photo by Eric O’Brein
Did you know? Storm drains and sewer lines are two completely separate underground pipe systems, managed by different agencies.
Sewer System (LWD): Carries wastewater from your home to a treatment facility. Everything gets treated before it goes anywhere near the ocean.
Storm Drains (individual cities): Carries rainwater and street runoff directly to the ocean - no treatment.
Summer is here. Check surf conditions before you head out!
LWD’s Ponto Beach surf cam has been running 15+ years and is the most visited page on our website. 🔗 bit.ly/pontosurfcam
LWD, San Elijo JPA, and Olivenhain MWD are teaming up again to give students a hands-on look at careers in the water industry, Oct 8.
Stay tuned for registration details.
You won’t believe what our crews find in the pipes.
This spring alone: tree branches pulled from a sewer main, abandoned bathroom connections causing water backup, and illegal drains hooked into the system. Each one is a potential blockage - or worse, a spill near an environmentally sensitive area.
Our team investigates every issue with CCTV cameras and sometimes confined space entry to remove obstructions by hand.
See something off near a manhole? Call (760) 753-0155
