Getting the Word Out
While a Town Crier may have been the cornerstone of public communication strategy in times past , our public outreach efforts are a bit more diverse .
Going Digital We use a variety of tools to keep you posted on what we ’ re up to , including our website , targeted local Facebook posts , door hangers , press releases , online maps , and road signs . Sign up for e-newsletters at the bottom right of www . lwwd . org .
Surfs Up ! We host a live , ad free surf camera at the top right corner of www . lwwd . org where you can see conditions at and around Ponto Beach .
Constant Improvement
Our underground TV inspection and pressurized water cleaning efforts often reveal wear and tear at various points in our well established system . To ensure consistent operation and predictable rates , we regularly inspect , repair , or replace our pipes and pump stations .
Here are a few statistics about projects that we have completed to prevent spills .
60 manholes re-lined
Grants Now Available Our Teacher Grant program has delivered grants to 28 teachers since 2008 , and helped improve the educational experience in our local schools for over 6,000 kids . Apply now under the Community Info tab at www . lwwd . org .
Beyond the Books Tours of our Gafner Water Reclamation Facility are the cornerstone of our efforts to share the kind of jobs , work , and research opportunities available in the environmental protection , wastewater , and water fields .
8 3.3 1.1 1 emergency spot repairs
miles of new pipeline
miles of lined pipeline
rehabilitated pump station
Projects Under Way and Completed
Pipe Replacement During routine camera inspections , we discovered defects in our pipeline at Cerro Street and Encinitas Blvd . In a 3 night operation we opened up the road , removed and replaced a 70 ’ section of pipe , and didn ’ t interrupt traffic !
Leucadia Force Main Replacement An old iron pipeline transports wastewater west under La Costa Ave to the PCH . Our inspections revealed corrosion west of I-5 under La Costa Ave which , if not repaired , could result in a sewage spill . We anticipate starting repair work this Winter .
Batiquitos Lagoon Solar Installation We recently installed a small solar system that enabled us to switch our SDG & E rate at this pump station . This small investment and rate change saves $ 3,600 per month , and will pay for itself in 10 months !
Village Park Pump Station Built in 1974 , this pump station is at the end of its useful life , and needs safety improvements . We will be completely replacing it with a new pump station to improve operation , safety , and access . We plan to have it completed in August 2017 .
Visit our website or Facebook page for Construction Updates that might affect traffic .
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