MISSION STATEMENT

To serve our communities by providing safe and reliable recycled water and wastewater services in order to protect the environment and public health.

SERVICES

The San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility (SEWRF) is a publicly owned wastewater treatment and water recycling facility responsible for collecting, treating and safely disposing of, or recycling wastewater and its residuals for residents and businesses in the Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Olivenhain and Cardiff communities. The plant is located in the Cardiff area, within the City of Encinitas, off Manchester Avenue.

RECLAMATION

The San Elijo Joint Powers Authority (SEJPA) owns and operates the SEWRF, 17 miles of recycled water distribution pipelines, two recycled water reservoirs, and operates and maintains nine wastewater lift stations.

The SEWRF handles mostly domestic waste and is permitted to discharge up to 2.48 million gallons per day (MGD) of tertiary treated wastewater to recycled water users and up to 5.25 MGD of secondary treated wastewater to the Pacific Ocean through the San Elijo Ocean Outfall, 1.5 miles offshore.

LABORATORY

A highly specialized laboratory monitors the effectiveness of our treatment process and evaluates wastewater samples for compliance. Analytical services available include chemical, biological, and microbiological testing. The chemists employ a combination of physical and chemical techniques to provide assessments of the inorganic and organic chemicals, bacteria and toxicity in the incoming wastewater, outgoing effluent and reclaimed water.

EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

SEJPA staff can provide educational materials, tours or lectures for your class or event. Call 760-753-6203 for details.