More than 69,600 people in San Diego County are behind on their water bill right now with over 11,200 San Diegans owing more than $1,000.  Statewide, one in eight Californians has water debt, and the unpaid bill total has swelled to $1 billion, according to a recent analysis.  The following articles provide very good background: https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/economy/san-diegans-are-drowning-in-water-debt-during-covid-19/ & https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california-households-behind-on-water-bills/509-0f6d0c94-4d98-4d89-ade9-8725e21e9d28.

 

Jason Zeller has over thirty years of professional experience in public utility regulation, including experience in all of the industries regulated by the CPUC. Previously he served as an Assistant General Counsel at the Commission for twelve years and was a staff counsel for six years. Jason is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College and New York Law School. He also holds a Master’s in Urban Affairs and Policy Analysis from The New School. He is an active member of the California State Bar Association.