2006 Sewer Refund
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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. Water_Insert_PDFS_from_2009_August_18
Attached are PDFs of the Inserts that were approved for inclusion in the water bills from SPUD, the San Diego Public Utility Commission.
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
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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.
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