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
Our team finished this critical upgrade of Batiquitos Pump Station - concrete repairs, generator relocation, new access hatch, and epoxy coating - all under budget. Investments like this keep our system reliable for decades to come.
We maintain 10 pump stations across the District, each one essential to protecting public health and our local waterways.
Get the latest on LWD projects, community programs, and what’s ahead for the District. From infrastructure updates to our Teacher Grant Program - it’s all in this issue.
Read it now: https://www.lwwd.org/community-info/news-updates/newsletters
Beach season is officially here. Check surf conditions before you head out!
LWD's Ponto Beach surf cam has been running for 15+ years and is the most visited page on our website. Why does a wastewater district have a surf cam? Because protecting the coastline is our job.
🔗 Check conditions: bit.ly/pontosurfcam
At a recent Board meeting, we recognized Curney for a decade of dedication to LWD and the community we serve.
10 years of keeping our system running. Ten years of protecting public health and our local waterways. Ten years of being a trusted teammate and a key part of the LWD family.
Thank you, Curney - we're lucky to have you. Here's to many more!