Did you know? LWD maintains over 5,000 manholes across our service area and every one is regularly inspected throughout the year.
These access points let our crews monitor, clean, and maintain the 200+ miles of pipeline beneath your streets. They’re the unsung heroes of your sewer system.
See an open or damaged manhole? Call us! 760) 753-0155
Fall cooking season is here and so is FOG.
Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are the #1 enemy of your sewer pipes. As the holidays approach, remember: cool it, can it, trash it.
Your pipes will thank you. Ours will too.
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Progress on the Leucadia Streetscape sewer relocation!
Our team replaced manhole shafts, completed CCTV inspections, and is preparing the cutover to redirect flow. This work ensures your sewer system keeps pace with the community improvements along the 101 corridor.
Attention teachers! LWD’s Teacher Grant Program for 2026-2027 is now accepting applications.
Fund a classroom project that connects students with water science, environmental stewardship, or wastewater education. Applications are due November 13.
Apply today!
https://www.lwwd.org/community-info/community-outreach/teacher-grant-program
Our team installed new Surge Buster check valves at Encinitas Estates pump station. After four months: zero rags, zero buildup inside. Traditional valves? Clogged in three days.
Each pump now moves 15-20 more gallons per minute using less energy. Smarter infrastructure for a cleaner system.
September is National Preparedness Month and LWD stays ready year-round. From backup generators at pump stations to 24/7 alarm monitoring and on-call crews, we plan for the unexpected.
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How do you inspect a pipeline without digging it up? You send in a Smart Ball.
This month, a specialized acoustic sensor ball will travel through our B3 force main - detecting leaks, air pockets, and wall thickness from the inside. It’s cutting-edge condition assessment.
Technology keeps your system strong - from the inside out.
Our crews recently pulled these out of pumps at Batiquitos and Diana Pump Stations. Although labeled "flushable" wipes don't break down like toilet paper. They tangle, clog pumps, and cause backups that can affect YOUR home.
Help us protect our community. No wipes down the pipes. lwwd.org/community-info/what-2-flush