The Santa Fe Irrigation District and San Dieguito Water District filed tort claims over the loss of water due to the condition of the Lake Hodges Dam.
SAN DIEGO — Two local water agencies are pursuing legal action against the City of San Diego over loss of access to water from Lake Hodges, resulting in the release of
The state Division of Safety of Dams ordered the water level lowered on Lake Hodges to 280 feet, resulting in the release of more than 11 billion gallons of water from the Hodges Reservoir over the past year due to concerns over the safety of the Lake Hodges Dam. Those restrictions prevent the Santa Fe Irrigation District and San Dieguito Water District from accessing the water and delivering it to its customers. A spokesperson for one of the districts told CBS 8 that 11 billion gallons represents two years of total water consumption for the two water agencies.
In two tort claims, which are precursors to lawsuits, the districts say the city's water release violates its contract.
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