Fallbrook Public Utility District

Water & Wastewater Services in Fallbrook, CA. Tweets only monitored during business hours. After hours emergency # 760-728-1125

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

While most people think of pipes, pumps, and treatment tanks, our #FPUD laboratory plays an important role in the treatment process. Our lab staff regularly tests wastewater samples to monitor treatment performance, verify compliance with environmental regulations, and help ensure treated water meets strict requirements before it is safely returned to the ocean. #WastewaterTreatment
#ProtectingPublicHealth
#EnvironmentalStewardship
#WaterProfessionals
#BehindTheScenes #Fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

#ThrowbackThursday to 1991!

Back when customers were asked to cut water use by 30%, our mascot was a water drop named "Drippy," and phone numbers didn't even need an area code. 😄

Pictured are Jeff & Mickey showing off FPUD's "Drought Response Information Program" sign—a reminder that water conservation has been part of our community's story for decades.

Who remembers Drippy?

#TBT #Fallbrook #FPUD #WaterHistory #WaterConservation #EveryDropCounts #FromTheArchives #ThenAndNow #VintagePhoto

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

🚧 What the heck is going on just off N. Main on Bluebird Park Road?

It's not routine construction—it's an emergency pipeline replacement project.

A 50-year-old water pipeline began showing signs of failure and experienced multiple leaks, prompting #FPUD to fast-track its replacement using emergency repair resources. By acting quickly, we're helping prevent larger failures, reduce water loss, and improve reliability for our customers.

Thanks for your patience while we complete this important infrastructure upgrade. 💧 #Fallbrook #Infrastructure #WaterWorks

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

Donuts may be famous for the hole in the middle, but there's one thing they can't do without: water. 💧🍩Happy National Donut Day from #FPUD! Every sweet bite starts with a reliable water supply.
#NationalDonutDay #WaterMatters #fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

💧 #ThrowbackThursday to a true #FPUD legend! Meet Tedd Theodore—better known as "Tedd Ted." For nearly 30 years, he served as FPUD's chemist, helping ensure our water met the highest quality standards.

In this photo, Tedd is doing what he loved most: giving local 5th graders a tour of the Alturas Road lab and sharing the science behind safe, reliable drinking water.

Known for his kindness, dedication, and expertise, Tedd retired in 2018 after touching countless lives through his work and community outreach.

Do you remember Tedd or taking a tour of the lab? Share your memories below! #TBT #WaterQuality #Fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

What you're watching isn't a workout—it's lifesaving training. #FPUD employees recently sharpened their CPR skills through hands-on training designed to prepare them for the moments nobody expects but everyone hopes they're ready for.
Water may be our business, but protecting people is always a priority. 💪Trained. Prepared. Ready to respond.
#fallbrook #CPR #SafetyCulture #Preparedness #PublicService

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

🎉 Congratulations to Elizabeth from @SPACSFW St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School! Her artwork was selected as a winner in FPUD's "What Does Water Mean to Me?" calendar contest and is featured on our June page.

Out of 350 entries from local 4th graders, Elizabeth's creativity truly stood out! 👏 #FPUD #WaterEducation

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

💧🎓 PAID HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! 🎓💧

Fallbrook Public Utility District is offering local high school students a paid summer internship with hands-on experience in engineering, social media, finance, construction, water operations, public service, and more!

✅ $18/hour
✅ FUHSD juniors & seniors
✅ 8-week summer program
✅ Real-world career experience
📅 Apply by June 8, 2026 at 4 p.m.
👉 https://t.co/dw2XnHa0ha

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

#ThrowbackThursday to circa 2005 with Kyle checking a sewer line! Many in the community may recognize Kyle as a familiar friendly face around town and from his nearly 35 years at #FPUD before retiring a few years ago. He spent many years managing the sewer crews and helping keep our system running sin ship shape. 👏 #WaterProfessionals #Wastewater

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

#ThrowbackThursday to circa 1949, when local boys celebrated the arrival of the very first water flowing into Red Mountain Reservoir! 💧

More than 75 years later, this reservoir is still serving #FPUD customers today. It holds about 440 million gallons of water. #fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

Big congratulations to Elli from Live Oak Elementary!
Her artwork was selected as a winner in #FPUD’s annual “What Does Water Mean to Me?” calendar contest—and is featured on our May page! Out of 350 incredible entries from talented 4th graders, Elli’s creativity truly stood out. 👏#water #fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

#ThrowbackThursday to Phil Swing, former attorney for #FPUD, former congressman, and co-author of the Hoover Dam. Phil helped lead the way for our water rights—following a decades-long, nearly 70-year legal battle with Camp Pendleton—so we could eventually use the Santa Margarita River as a water source. #localwater

The Santa Margarita River runs right through Fallbrook, but we only began using its water in 2022, following an earlier agreement with Camp Pendleton to share access. 💧#Fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

Ken is celebrating 20 Years! 🎉

Congratulations to Ken (center) on 20 years at #FPUD! As our Warehouse Supervisor, Ken plays a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly — managing inventory, coordinating supplies, and making sure our crews have what they need, when they need it. #fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

🌎 Happy Earth Day, Fallbrook! At #FPUD, investing in pipelines & infrastructure like our Downtown Pipeline Replacement Project helps conserve water by reducing leaks and improving water system reliability. Keeping our community strong and sustainable. 💪

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

Congratulations Faye, #FPUD Employee of the Quarter! 🎉
A customer wrote us a letter, calling her “Wonderful Faye” after she helped solve a tricky leak—and it fits. She keeps things running, solves problems, and is a go-to for the whole team. #fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

Throwback Thursday, circa 1940. Tom grew up here—on what is now #FPUD land and the site of our wastewater treatment plant on Alturas Road—long before pipelines, treatment facilities, and modern infrastructure, when this was a thriving citrus and avocado farm.

He’s pictured here with his mother beneath the orchard trees. This landscape predates the establishment of Camp Pendleton in 1942.

A reminder that before today’s systems and services, families like Tom’s lived and worked on the ground we serve today. #Fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

Not every job happens in plain sight.💧Confined space training prepares #FPUD crews to work in tight spots like tanks and underground vaults—often shoulder-to-shoulder with tools, equipment, and each other. It takes focus, coordination, and a cool head in spaces that might feel a little claustrophobic to most.

That’s why we train regularly—so every move is practiced, every step is safe, and every crew member looks out for one another.

Focused. Prepared. Safe. #Fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

🚽What happens after you flush?
It goes on a journey to our #FPUD treatment plant on Alturas Road. We remove debris (even the stuff that shouldn’t be flushed)
➡️Good bacteria break everything down
➡️➡️Water is cleaned + disinfected
➡️➡️➡️Safely returned to the environment

⏱️ Total time: about 24 hours
Not magic… just really good science.
Next time you flush, remember — it doesn’t just disappear. It gets a full transformation. #Fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

#ThrowbackThursday to 2019! When Dave Baxter was sworn in by MaryLou, Fallbrook didn’t just gain a board member… it gained a whole lot of energy. 😄

Since then, Dave has served as Board President and now Vice President—bringing big ideas, big personality and serious know-how in water and wastewater. By day, he’s a Senior Director at Relevant Solutions, tackling everything from automation and instrumentation to purification systems (basically, if it moves, measures, or cleans water—Dave’s on it). 💧

Add in eight years in the Coast Guard and deep roots in local nonprofits, and you’ve got a leader who’s as committed as he is unforgettable. #fallbrook

[Fallbrook Public Utility District @fallbrookwater]

🍳 Cooking more this weekend? If you’re cooking up a big meal, remember—fats, oils & grease go in the trash, not down the drain. Otherwise, it cools & clogs pipes! #FPUD is always here working behind the scenes to keep your water & sewer services running smoothly. #fallbrook