Encina Wastewater Authority Employee Directory
Environmental ServicesUnited States51-200 Employees
The Encina Wastewater Authority (Encina) is a public joint powers authority located in North San Diego County. Founded in 1961, Encina provides regulated and wastewater treatment services to approximately 380,000 residents and industrial users in a 123-square mile service area. Encina accomplishes this through the operation, maintenance, and administration of the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF) on behalf of its six (6) Member Agencies: The City of Carlsbad, The City of Vista, Buena Sanitation District, Vallecitos Water District, The City of Encinitas, and Leucadia Wastewater District. Encina is a model of excellence and innovation. Encina has received over 40 awards for organizational excellence and innovation over the past decade. This reflects the competence of Encina’s highly qualified, trained, and certified workforce. Encina has long been a leader in the wastewater industry while still remaining within the industry standards for cost of service. Encina was one of the first in the nation to adopt a cogeneration model back in the 1980’s, one of the first in the state and nation to adopt a heat dryer model, and one of the first in the nation to use beer waste as a power generation source in 2017. Because of Encina’s unique approach within the industry, it provides exceptional value for its member agencies and ratepayers. Our Mission: To provide reliable, resilient and sustainable wastewater services to North San Diego County while optimizing the use of renewable resources. Our Vision: To achieve excellence in wastewater treatment and resource recovery for the communities we serve.