We are officially one week away from celebrating #FlushSmartDay!
This second annual celebration provides an excellent reminder about the importance of practicing responsible flushing habits. The “Do Not Flush” symbol is an incredibly easy way to identify non-flushable wipes that don’t belong in the toilet.
It’s International Public Service Day where we celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community and we encourage people to pursue careers in the public sector.
Today, the District acknowledges and thanks all public sector employees for providing essential services!
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Your photography could be included in our next newsletter! The District received the image below from our recent Spring 2023 newsletter photography submission callout.
Local resident Sharon Kumpf snapped this photo in her backyard in South Carlsbad. 🦋
Share your nature shots by tagging your images with #DISTRICTPhoto or by emailing them to info@lwwd.org.
We'd love to share your captured moments!
What is Smoke Testing?
Smoke testing is a technology where non-hazardous smoke vapor is injected into sewer pipelines to detect improper connections, which often allow extra storm water to enter the sewer system. The extra water has the potential to overwhelm the system’s capacity and lead to a sewer spill.
We are pleased to report the Leucadia Wastewater District has gone more than three years without having a sewer spill, which is the longest in the District’s history. This is a huge achievement considering the District’s Field Services Team maintains more than 200 miles of pipeline, 10 pump stations, and more than 5,000 manholes. Due to the vastness of underground pipeline systems, sewer spills can be difficult to avoid. In a typical year, wastewater agencies in our region can experience up to two spills.
Reminder that smoke testing started TODAY through June 16, 2023 from 7:30AM – 3:45PM on the following streets in Encinitas indicated on the map below.
For more information on non-toxic smoke, check out the safety data sheet on our website here: https://www.lwwd.org/smoke-testing-notice.
Did you know the District has an Instagram account? 📸 Our username is @leucadiawastewater!
Follow our Instagram to learn how we collect and transport about 4.5 million gallons of wastewater 24/7, 365 days a year. We will be sharing environmental tips, photos/videos of our wastewater process, updates, informational PSAs, beautiful imagery of our District & much more!
It's World Environment Day 🌎 🌿
Since 1974, World Environment Day has been celebrated on June 5th every year to raise awareness and promote healthy actions on pressing environmental issues.