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.