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
How well do you know your local wastewater district?
Swipe through and test your knowledge.
🔗 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