The Important Role of Wastewater Epidemiology in San Diego County

Wastewater epidemiology is a relatively new scientific approach to help us find disease outbreaks early on by detecting viruses in wastewater. We learned more about this new method during the COVID-19 pandemic, because it allowed our local health officials to use this tool to spot COVID-19 problem areas and take preventive measures to protect the public. In addition, this method is found to be non-invasive and affordable, providing more complete health information than other methods.

Commitment to Sustainability: LWD’s Continued Focus on Non-Potable Reuse

Following our Spring 2024 newsletter on potable reuse, it’s important to highlight LWD’s current focus and plans. While potable reuse is an innovative and essential solution for many regions, LWD remains dedicated to its successful non-potable reuse initiatives, with no foreseeable plans to implement a potable reuse project. Instead the District continues to operate its Gafner Water Recycling Facility, which plays an essential role in providing high-quality recycled water for irrigation.

2024 Water Career Day:
Inspiring Future Industry Professionals

The Leucadia Wastewater District, in partnership with the Olivenhain Municipal Water District and San Elijo Joint Powers Authority held its first ever Water Career Day on October 10th.

The event took place at the San Elijo Water Campus in Cardiff and nearly 100 high school and junior college students, as well as military veterans attended. The goal of event was to create an awareness of the exceptional career opportunities that are available in the Wastewater and Water Industry.

The Fall 2024 Downstream Newsletter is in your mailboxes! Read it here and sign up to receive the digital edition in the future.

Downstream Fall 2024 Newsletter: https://www.lwwd.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/LWD%20Fall%202024%20Newsletter_.pdf

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 Our District is incredibly grateful to all military men and women who have served - and continue to serve - our community, a few of which are part of our team. Thank you to all veterans for your sacrifice to keep us safe!

The District will be closed, Monday November 11, 2024 in recognition of the #VeteransDay Holiday.

Capture the beauty of fall in Encinitas, Leucadia, and South Carlsbad! Share your stunning seasonal photos using #DISTRICTPhoto, and you could be featured in our newsletter or on our social media pages.

Photo by Andrew Lissner of Encinitas

#LWD #CommunityPhotography

Fall is flying by and Daylight Savings time ends tonight November 2nd. 🍂

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, it's time to decrease your outdoor watering and adjust to your irrigation timers. With slower evaporation and reduced transpiration, your plants need less moisture!🌼

#FallTime #WaterWise #Irrigation

Attention teachers and supporters! 📚💧

The deadline for our LWD Teacher Grant Application is Nov. 15! If you know a dedicated local teacher passionate about educating students on wastewater, recycled water, and water conservation, let them know about this opportunity.

Check their eligibility and encourage them to apply today:

https://www.lwwd.org/community-info/teacher-grant-program