Videos | Metropolitan Wastewater

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	Get an inside look at MWWD now. The men and women of the Metropolitan Wastewater Department safely collect, treat and dispose of nearly 180 million gallons of sewage every day.
	FEWD: Food Establishment Wastewater Discharge Program Learn how this program monitors San Diego's food preparation businesses to help prevent grease-related sewage spills.
	Industrial Wastewater Control Program Follow our inspectors as they perform the critical task of inspecting and regulating the quality of wastewater discharged by commercial and industrial customers.
	Sewer Laterals: What You Need to Know A sewer lateral is the pipe that connects your home to the City sewer main. Find out who's responsible for lateral maintenance and how to keep it clean.
	All Surface Vehicles in Urban Canyons All Surface Vehicles (ASVs) are environmentally “friendly” pieces of equipment specifically designed to minimize negative impacts to our canyon environments. See how they are used to maintain canyon sewer lines. More information.
	Comnet: Connecting the Metro Wastewater Infrastructure See how Comnet, a computer system, can operate and monitor all the City of San Diego’s wastewater treatment plants and major pump stations from one centralized location.
	Environmental Management is Our Business Learn more about I.S.O. 14001 Certification at Metro Wastewater. This certification recognizes the department’s environmental management system that ensures a commitment to regulatory compliance, pollution prevention and continual improvement. More information.
	Green Power at Metro Wastewater Methane is found in coal mines, swamps, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. Find out how the Metropolitan Wastewater Department saves hundreds of thousands dollars in energy costs by generating its own Green Power. More information.
	Metro Biosolids Center Adjacent to the Miramar Landfill, the Metro Biosolids Center is the City of San Diego's state-of-the-art regional biosolids treatment facility.
	North City Water Reclamation Plant Take a video tour of the City’s first water reclamation plant that turns wastewater into a reusable resource. More information.
	Ocean Monitoring Ocean Monitoring is just one element of Metro Wastewater's Environmental Monitoring Program. See what happens aboard the Oceanus as samples are taken to ensure the health of our coastal waters. More Information.
	Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant What happens after you hit that small silver handle? Take a video tour of the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant and find out how the region's wastewater is safely treated. More information.
	Sewer Mains: How are they Cleaned? There are almost 3,000 miles of sewer lines in the City of San Diego. See how they are kept clean and running by Wastewater Collection crews from Metro Wastewater. More information.
	Sewer Spill Reduction Program Sewer spills have been reduced by more than 77% since the start of the Sewer Spill Reduction Program. See how it was done.
	South Bay Water Reclamation Plant Take a tour of the South Bay Water Reclamation Plant. With a capacity of 15 million gallons per day, the plant provides a renewable source of water and reduces our dependence on imported water. More information.
	The Grease Equation Cooking Fats, Oils and Grease (collectively known as FOG) are the second leading cause of sewer spills, not only in San Diego but throughout the United States. Find out why you should keep FOG out of the drain and how you can help prevent sewer spills. More information.