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Recycled water is used to irrigate city parks, median strips, shopping areas and housing association common areas. The Carlsbad Metropolitan Water District's recycling facility diverts treated wastewater from the ocean outfall and treats it to a higher standard for local reuse.
Learn moreThe rates customers pay help cover the costs to provide water, recycled water and wastewater services, and fund critical infrastructure improvements.
Learn moreThe City of Carlsbad provides sewer (wastewater) collection services through 288 miles of sewer pipes. Carlsbad's wastewater is delivered to the Encina Wastewater Authority, where it is treated and either released into the ocean or treated further and used as recycled water.
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About the Utilities Department
Carlsbad Municipal Water District provides reliable water and wastewater services for pennies a day, while protecting the natural environment and meeting or exceeding strict water quality requirements.
Carlsbad Municipal Water District provides water service to most of the City of Carlsbad, but some parts of the city are served by other districts for water and for wastewater. View the maps below to find your provider. For properties in the southern portion of the city, contact the Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Leucadia Wastewater District or Vallecitos Water District (water and sewer) for utility service sign-ups, disconnects, installations and payment arrangements.
July is smart irrigation month
The City of Carlsbad is encouraging residents and businesses to complete a quick irrigation tune-up during smart irrigation month to help save water, lower their water bills, prevent runoff and earn rebates.
Water quality gets top marks
The Carlsbad Municipal Water District has released its latest water quality report, which shows we are meeting or exceeding all state and federal drinking water standards.