We’ve been seeing a lot of rags and wipes in the sewer system near Hermes Avenue (north of Leucadia Blvd, east of the tracks). These materials don’t break down and can cause major blockages - leading to backups, costly repairs, and extra strain on our field team.

Reminder: Only toilet paper should go down the drain. Everything else belongs in the trash.

Let’s keep our pipes clear of preventable backups.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Director Donald F. Omsted, who recently concluded his 22 years of dedicated service to the LWD Board

His leadership helped guide major infrastructure upgrades and maintain some of the lowest wastewater rates in San Diego County-all while keeping our system strong, efficient, and resilient.

Thank you, Director Omsted, for your years of vision, dedication, and imp

We recently found blue pool plaster in our sewer lines, and it’s a big problem.

Pool construction waste should NEVER be poured down drains or cleanouts. Plaster can harden in the pipes, cause blockages, and damage critical infrastructure.

Help us keep the system flowing: allow plaster to dewater and dispose of it properly at a landfill or recycling facility. Please remind your construction contractor as both you and them can be fined.

Thank you for doing your part!

During recent smoke testing to check for illegal connections in our sewer system, we found missing or damaged cleanout caps on private sewer laterals. These caps are critical because they prevent stormwater and surface water from entering the sewer system, which can overwhelm infrastructure and lead to spills.

If your cleanout cap is missing, don’t worry, LWD is replacing them at no cost as a courtesy. But remember: leaving them off in the future may be a violation of District rules.

Major construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 21, and is expected to last for approximately 4 weeks.

During this period, Piraeus Street will be closed to through traffic between Olympus Street to Plato Place, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Please plan accordingly and follow posted detour signs for alternate routes. We appreciate your patience during this important infrastructure project.

We’ve been finding a lot of wipes in the sewer system around Old Leucadia—specifically north of Leucadia Blvd and east of Vulcan Ave.

While labeled “flushable” they are not and they do not break down. They clog pipes, damage equipment, and can cause messy (and expensive) backups.
Only toilet paper should go down the toilet. All wipes - baby wipes, cleaning wipes, makeup wipes - belong in the trash.

Help us keep things flowing smoothly. Thanks for doing your part!

We are proud to announce a major operational milestone - five consecutive years without a single sewer spill!

This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to system reliability, proactive maintenance, and environmental protection. LWD’s dedicated Field Services team works tirelessly to keep our system running smoothly, inspecting and maintaining over 200 miles of pipeline to prevent overflows and disruptions.

Our Field Services team has gone 3 full years without a single vehicle accident while logging over 10,000 hours annually on the road.

The Field Services team of 13 professionals operating 8 vehicles and logging over 10,000 hours on the road each year. This achievement is a testament to their skill, vigilance, and commitment to safety.