Padre Dam customers in East San Diego County are fed up, saying their water bills are way too high. This comes as rates are set to go up on July 1. Right now, Padre Dam customers pay more for water than anyone else in the county. Their bills are also among the highest in the nation. "Why are we paying so much? It doesn't add up," said customer, Kim Hart. When Hart moved to Santee seven years ago, one of the first things she noticed is how high her water bills are. “For water alone….$37. But to get it to my house, it's $53," said Hart. Hart lives in a two-bedroom condo, and she says her usage is conservative. For example, when she needs hot water, she saves cold water as it's heating up, and uses that to water her plants. “I don’t let it waste," Hart said. Greg Benjamin is another unhappy Padre Dam customer as his monthly bill averages between $125 and $200. "I'll give it to Padre Dam for giving us good water. It's just really expensive," said Benjamin. According to a survey done by the Otay Water District last year, Padre Dam has the highest water rates in San Diego County with an average monthly bill of $136.98, based on 2021 data. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/padre-dam-municipal-water-customers-fed-up-with-high-bills/509-a45cfc8e-ddfe-4935-a6df-780acd8e037a