City of San Diego

Alleged unconstitutional single-family residential water rates charged by the City of San Diego.

The City of San Diego agreed to pay $40 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it charged unconstitutional single-family residential water rates that were not proportional to the cost of providing water service. Single-family residential water customers of the City of San Diego between Aug. 14, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2023, may be eligible to claim a refund. Eligible class members do not need to file a claim to receive a refund payment, as the settlement administrator will use the city’s records to identify eligible customers and calculate refund amounts. However, class members can confirm their contact information and select their preferred payment method using the online claim form.

• Single-family residential water customers of the City of San Diego who received water service between Aug. 14, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2023.
• Includes property owners and tenants responsible for paying the water bill.
• Both current and former customers are eligible if they received service during the class period.