Water Meter Upgrade (AMI) Project Progress
Summary
A property owner was hit with an $8,300 bill after an inactive meter leaked hundreds of thousands of gallons. The board debated how much responsibility falls on the resident versus the water district when meters are left unmonitored for years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The district will absorb half of the disputed $8,392 bill, reducing revenue from the account by roughly $4,200.
Property owner Jarrett Ganan, who receives a substantial reduction on an unexpected water bill.
Water district ratepayers collectively absorb the unrecovered utility costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Regular San Dieguito Water District - Aug 19, 2026
The district is moving forward with replacing aging water meters and lids, starting with Cycle 7 in September. This project aims to improve reading accuracy and transition homes to advanced metering systems.
Regular San Dieguito Water District - Apr 15, 2026
A property owner was hit with an $8,300 bill after an inactive meter leaked hundreds of thousands of gallons. The board debated how much responsibility falls on the resident versus the water district when meters are left unmonitored for years.
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