Thank you to local resident Mark Hilton for submitting the photo below of a long-billed curlew, North America’s largest shorebird. 🐦
We love to see our community getting outside and enjoying our natural habitat. Share your nature shots by tagging your images with #DISTRICTPhoto or by emailing them to info@lwwd.org.
Check out our new video showcasing our dedicated Field Services Technicians (FSTs) in action as they clean up an easement in a local canyon. 🌳✨
In this video, you'll learn how our FSTs maintain easements by clearing debris periodically. This is important so they are able to easily access manholes in case of an emergency situation such as a sewer spill. It's a true testament to the power of teamwork and environmental stewardship!
Check Out District’s Retrofitted Televised Truck!
The District owns and operates two television trucks that are called closed-circuit television (CCTV) vehicles. These trucks are equipped with specialized computers and a closed-circuit camera to visually inspect the sewer pipes.
Have you seen our new mural? The District recently completed a mural in the Field Services Technicians Vactor building. The mural is an interpretation of our coastal landscape, featuring the Batiquitos lagoon connection to the ocean. 🌊
Thank you to local elementary school teacher Lori Davis and Nicholas Fitzgerald for planning and painting our amazing mural! Batiquitos Lagoon Trail Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Learn How We Repair Sewer Pipes
The District uses two primary methods to repair gravity pipelines. One method is called open-trench construction and the other is called cured-in-place pipe lining (CIPP). The traditional open trench requires digging a trench for pipe removal and installation. This method is usually expensive, time-consuming, and disrupts traffic. However, open trench may be required due to the type of pipe defect. The trenchless CIPP method is preferred because it is cost-effective, less intrusive, and faster.
Installing or Resurfacing a Pool?
This is a reminder to homeowners or contractors to properly dispose of the remaining pool plaster and to not pour pool plaster down the drain or into your home’s cleanout. Pool plaster hardens in pipes, and it has the potential to cause pipeline blockages that can lead to sewer spills or sewer backups in your home.
Please contact us at (760) 753-0155 for more information or to report a sewer problem.
The Field Services Department consists of certified technicians who operate and maintain the District’s sewer system, known as a collection system. In our “Meet the FSTs” video, you may recognize some familiar faces that you’ve seen in your neighborhood explaining how they use various equipment and complex computer systems to clean, inspect, operate, and repair the collection system: bit.ly/MeetOurFSTs.
Check out the surf, sun, and parking before heading out to Ponto Beach through the District's Webcam at https://bit.ly/pontosurfcam 🌊