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On this upcoming Saturday, April 22nd from 10am to 2pm, turn in prescription drugs safely and anonymously for The Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Even though it starts with a "P", Prescriptions are not one of the 3 P's that belong in your toilet. Prescription drugs aren't always broken down in the treatment system, and the compounds can end up in the ocean if flushed. Exposure to even low levels of drugs can be detrimental on fish and other aquatic species, and may also negatively affect human health.

With all the rain we’ve been getting recently, make sure you are checking your cleanout caps. A broken cleanout cap will allow excess water in the sewage system which can lead to a sewage spill. The sewage system is designed for a specific amount of sewage flow and even small amounts of stormwater intrusion can disrupt the system.

The District uses smoke testing to proactively detect improper connections before the extra water has the potential to overwhelm the system’s capacity and lead to a sewer spill.

Our Field Services Team conducts regular training on proper response procedures to sewer spills. Check out this video to learn how our Field Services Technicians partnered with the City of Encinitas to train employees on how to connect a bypass pump to the sewer main with the goal of diverting the sewage during a power outage. A special “thank you” to our crew for being on high alert during the rain storms and helping prevent sewer spills to protect our local beaches and lagoon.

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Thanks to local resident Annette Ecke for the beautiful photo📸

Happy Earth Month 🌎

The District is committed to being a recognized leader in wastewater services, water recycling, and environmental protection. Through our dedication in collecting and transporting wastewater in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner, we recognize Earth day is everyday.

You may have seen in recent news articles that there was a sewage spill that affected the Batiquitos Lagoon and nearby beaches.

Leucadia Wastewater District was not responsible for any recent sewage spills. We are committed to protecting the environment by doing proactive sewer maintenance and staying on high alert during rainstorms.

If you see any overflow of water from a manhole in your neighborhood, please call us at (760) 753.0155.

In honor of Women's History Month, we want to share the story of Forest Gafner, a Leucadia resident and realtor who was instrumental in forming the Leucadia Wastewater District in 1959. Ms. Gafner served on the first Board of Directors, and helped to bring safe treatment and disposal of wastewater to the area, which had previously relied on septic tanks. The District’s water reclamation plant is named the Forest R. Gafner Water Reclamation Facility in her honor. #WomensHistoryMonth

Here is your reminder to tell a student about the California Special Districts Association"How Special District's Make the Difference" video contest!

Applications are due Friday, March 31.

The annual Districts Make the Difference Video Contest is a great opportunity to get our youth engaged in local government, as well as to educate the public on the essential services provided by our state’s 2,000+ special districts.