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The Leucadia Wastewater District wishes you a fun, safe, and happy 4th! If you plan to celebrate with some of your favorite cooking, remember to keep Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG), and food waste out of your pipes by putting them in the trash can. 💧 🇺🇸
The District offices will be closed today. Call (760) 753-0155 in case of an emergency.
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It’s Flush Smart Day!
Have you heard of fatbergs? These giant cement-like masses can form when fats, oils, and grease (FOGs), combine with non-flushable products like baby wipes, cleaning wipes, and makeup wipes, which can clog the entire wastewater system.
A 2020 National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) report estimates that $441 million of utility fees are wasted annually on extracting these fatbergs from sewage lines and the resulting necessary repairs.
Did you know for the past 40 years the Gafner Water Recycling Facility plant has been delivering recycled water to Omni La Costa Resort & Spa's South Golf Course?
The water is used to irrigate the grass, keeping the course green and beautiful. We produce 80 to 100 million gallons of recycled water each year for the golf course, saving valuable potable water resources.
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.