San Dieguito Water District

Sometimes you’ll notice an odor coming from your sink or shower drain that smells like rotten eggs. This could be sewer gas, especially if it’s coming from a ba...throom sink or drain that isn’t used much. Sinks, toilets, and showers all have a P-trap that helps prevent sewer gas from coming back up your pipes and into your home. These traps hold a small amount of water which helps prevent gases from entering your bathroom or other areas that have drains. When the P-trap is full, any lingering gas travels up a separate pipe that vents through your roof, keeping it out of your house. If you notice an odor coming from your sink or other drain, run the water for a while to fill the trap. If the problem persists, you may need to get a plumber to check to make sure that your trap and vent are working properly.

Rain barrels are still available from the Solana Center! With the rebate through SoCal WaterSmart, the barrels end up being only $55 each. Order yours today!

We're continuing Water Professionals Appreciation Week by reminding you that water is there for you 24/7 thanks to California’s water professionals A career a...s a water professional is both meaningful and rewarding. Take the first step towards an impactful career by taking a look at employment opportunities here: https://jobs.cwea.org/ and an outline of career paths here http://www.cawaterjobs.org/career-paths/ Internship opportunities can be found here: https://www.cawaterinterns.org/ #WeAreCAWater #CAWaterWeek #WorkForWater California Water Environment Association

Rain barrels are still available from the Solana Center! With the rebate through SoCal WaterSmart, the barrels end up being only $55 each. Order yours today!

Congratulations to San Dieguito Water District's 2020 WaterSmart Landscape Contest winner, Helen Quain! Helen will be recognized at the SDWD Board meeting on August 26. To read Helen's story and see her before and after photos, visit www.sdwd.org/conserve. For more information on the annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest, visit www.landscapecontest.com.

Congratulations to our 2020 North County Water Agencies Fourth Grade Poster Contest winners! These three talented artists will be recognized at our August Board meeting, and their artwork will be featured in the 2021 NCWA Calendar. For more information on this annual contest, visit www.sdwd.org/conserve

SCAM ALERT: Water agency customers in several San Diego County communities have received scam phone calls this week demanding immediate payment of water bills by credit card or their water will be turned off. https://bit.ly/3jqHkaG

The Water Conservation Garden is offering a FREE online workshop on water harvesting! Register at https://thegarden.org/events/is-water-harvesting-for-me/

Happy World Oceans Day! Today, we are reminded of the major role the oceans play in our everyday lives. "They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of t...he oxygen we breathe." The District strives to protect our local beaches and lagoons by preventing sewer spills, and World Oceans Day further reminds us of this duty Learn how you can help take care of the ocean, not just today but every day. This starts with learning what you can and cannot flush: http://bit.ly/2O4mQXz

WaterSmart Landscape Contest entries are due May 29! This contest recognizes those who have replaced their yards with drought-tolerant and low water use plants. Submit your landscape for a chance to win! For more information and to enter, visit www.landscapecontest.com

As we continue to celebrate #NationalPublicWorksWeek, take a look at some of the services that San Dieguito Water District and City of Encinitas Public Works employees provide. While we may not always be visible, we're always here working to keep your drinking water and the city clean and safe. #NPWW City of Encinitas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwHUkGZYrvU

It’s Water Wednesday - raise a glass of potable water to the men & women of the San Dieguito Water District! SDWD serves Cardiff, Old Encinitas, Leucadia, and part of New Encinitas. This group is responsible for securing, testing, and moving our drinking water as well as maintaining the infrastructure to get clean water to where it’s needed. The District works directly with the State Water Resources Control Board and San Diego County Water Authority to ensure our water meets... or exceeds all state and federal drinking water guidelines. Our water comes from the San Diego County Water Authority and Lake Hodges. It goes through the filtration process at the R.E. Badger Filtration Plant which the District jointly owns with Santa Fe Irrigation District. It goes through miles of mains and service lines to get to your water meter and into your home or business. The District also manages some of the City’s recycled water, which comes from the San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility in Cardiff. Fun fact: if you see a meter box or pipe that’s painted light purple, that’s recycled water! Maintaining #publichealth and safety is more than a matter of testing water quality - the District works closely with the Encinitas Fire Department to make sure all hydrants are functional and properly maintained and also responds to emergencies like hit fire hydrants and breaks to service lines and mains. SDWD administers new water development projects, capital improvement projects, and the recycled water program. #WaterConservation efforts, including education, outreach, and incentive programs, are also part of our job. Safety, reliability, and responsibility are at our core. #SaveWater #NPWW #RhythmofPublicWorks City of Encinitas

In these uncertain times, the San Diego County Water Authority and its 24 member agencies are here for you - providing clean, plentiful and convenient water delivered right to your tap 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Plumbing Safety: Building owners and managers should take special care of plumbing systems in buildings that have been vacant or have had periods of low water use to ensure water quality and safety. More resources from the CDC: https://bit.ly/CDCBuildingGuidance