Because of crumbling dams, San Diego has dumped nearly 11 billion gallons of freshwater into the ocean from reservoirs controlled by the city. For a contract worth up to $100 million, the city is currently looking to recruit an outside consultant to oversee The first steps towards signing the contract with GEI Consultants were taken by the infrastructure committee of the municipal council on June 26, 2024. Condition assessments, planning and engineering support, environmental compliance, permitting and regulatory support, community engagement, asset management, and program management are just a few of the services that GEI will offer if permitted. Additionally, two local water agencies, the Santa Fe Irrigation District and San Dieguito Water District, are pursuing legal action against San Diego over the loss of access to water from Lake Hodges, following the release of billions of gallons from the dam. The committee members voted unanimously in favor of the contract.
