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2006 Sewer Refund
10 News overview of UCAN's legal fight with the City of San Diego Water Dept.
"Overcharged by Millions" The story behind the legal action that returned $125.00 on average to every City Water Department customer. More. 
UCAN inserts give consumers a tool to challenge city water rates
280,000 San Diego ratepayers will have the
opportunity to fund independent reviews
when the City Water Department wants to
increase rates. Full Story.
Water Advocacy Project Manager Application
UCAN is seeking individuals experienced in municipal water utility management. UCAN is a non-profit utility watchdog protecting San Diego consumers. UCAN was recently awarded the opportunity to place inserts in the bills of the City of San Diego water/sewer utility for the purposes of raising funds for the oversight of the City's water utility management and practices. Apply below or review the details here.
UCAN can solicit funds to audit city, judge rules
San Diego Union Tribune: A judge has ruled that the City must insert invitations to join UCAN in its water bills as part of a court-ordered settlement against the Water Dept. for deceptive billings. Learn more.
UCAN VICTORIOUS IN CITY WATER CASE! - Judge rules that UCAN gets access to City water/sewer bills
UCAN is FLUSHED WITH PRIDE today after prevailing in a court action involving the City of San Diego's Water and Sewer Department. As part of the court order, the Department will be required to insert UCAN's solicitations into city water bills ... more.
PODCAST: Mayor Sander's newest sewer and water rate increases
PODCAST: UCAN's Brandon Weiner attended Mayor Sander's sewer and water rate presentation at the Rancho Bernardo Library and spoke with Dr. Timothy Bertch, Director of Mertropolitan Wastewater. Join Brandon as he interviews Dr. Bertch and shares his thoughts on the rate proposal. Listen
Judge expected to approve $40 million refund to San Diego sewer customers
San Diego Union-Tribune: A superior court judge has all but approved a settlement that will result in around $40 million in refunds to San Diego sewer customers. The settlement also calls for independent oversight of the City Sewer and Water Departments. Mayor Jerry Sanders is appointing his own "independent" panel. UCAN's Michael Shames says Sanders' panel would violate the settlement. Read the entire story or visit SewerRefund.com for more info.
Sewer Refund 2006
Let us know if you have any questions concerning the sewer refund process.
Bad News: San Diego City wants almost 1/2 billion in water rate hikes
San Diego Union Tribune: The mayor says we must pay $430 million more in water dept. in the next four years ... for the same projects we thought we had funded years ago. Read the full story or get information on how to protest.
UCAN Demands New "Honest" Water Rate-Hike Notice
DATELINE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE -- UCAN's executive director, Michael Shames, is demanding a new notice be sent to San Diego residents that details the proposal in clearer terms and does not “discourage” ratepayers from mailing in a protest form to halt the increase. Read the entire story here.
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