Master Plan

Water Reclamation Facility Master Plan

Introduction

The San Elijo Joint Powers Authority (SEJPA) is responsible for wastewater treatment and disposal, water reclamation, and biosolids management for the Cities of Encinitas and Solana Beach, and a portion of Rancho Santa Fe.

Purpose

The SEJPA’s original mission of water pollution prevention has expanded to include water reclamation and distribution, regional ocean outfall management, and sanitary sewer pump station operations and management. The SEJPA is committed to managing existing wastewater treatment and recycled water production facilities at or above current efficiencies and health and safety standards. In addition, the SEJPA is committed to increasing the wastewater byproduct recovery and reuse operations using fiscally responsible programs.

The SEJPA Facility Master Plan is a planning document that provides specific guidance and direction for facility planning, program budgeting, and asset management. The Master Plan guidance is intended to best position the agency to meet current and future treatment requirements as well as for maximizing the life span of existing facilities and equipment.

Short-Term Projects

The SEJPA maintains and implements an ongoing Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the ongoing upgrades and improvements needed at the SEWRF. Nine existing CIP projects are budgeted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2007-2008. Through the facility assessment, twenty nine additional projects have been identified. Individual projects will be implemented based on importance; but the implementation must also consider the total available budget within any fiscal year.

Long-Term Projects

Eight long-term projects were identified as listed below:

 Scope

Because wastewater treatment plants operate in corrosive conditions (that can adversely affect coatings, concrete, and equipment), plant equipment requires routine maintenance and periodic replacement. An onsite facility assessment was performed by a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, under the direction of Carollo Engineers, over a period of two days in late 2007, to identify short-term projects critical to protect the asset value of the existing equipment and facilities. In addition, the SEJPA identified eight potential long-term projects to aid the agency in environmental protection and resource recovery and reuse. To view the complete Facility Master Plan Summary, click here.

Engineering Reports