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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