20181203Comments_(4).pdf

Diane Holt
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Case Comment Form: Peter Staley
Name: Peter Staley
Case Number: SUZ-W-18-02, EAG-W-1"8-0L
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: 2L42287395
Address: 1830 E. Birchwood Dr.
Eagle 1D,83616
Name of Utility Company: Eagle Water Co.
Comment: As a customer of Eagle Water and looking at what is being offered to the PUC, a few items come to mind. I
noticed and have questions as to why certain applications were stayed, as I believe the request was for an increase in
our rates to 53.82% surcharge to which I am assuming was to upgrade the system to accommodate the demand as well
as maintenance needs. This was a two year minimum process that is not clear to me why it took so long. Suez comes in
and it seems like this was pushed through very quickly at a much greater cost to the customers of Eagle Water. We need
to pay more to sustain service, but to ask us to pay 2O4% inuease over three years seems excessive. That is akin to
raising our taxes 2OO%to accommodate the needs of this nation. The stayed mentioned on Oct 72,2OL7, Case #EAG-W-
15--01 stated under the commissioners findings that "No party will be prejudiced by the stay, and no harm will come to
ratepayers as a result." Because of the lack of action, we are now looking at a 2O2% increase. That is a financial harm to
many.
ln Case Nos. SUZ-W-L9-OZ, EAG-W-18-01 Ms. Cooper stated on line 22, page 4 to line t and 2, page 5 "An acquisition of
the Eagle Water assets would provide additional source of supply at an estimated capital cost avoidance of
approximately S tf .ZVt for SUEZ customers." Why should Eagle Water customers bear the cost to save Suez existing
customers that money. lf anything, we should pay some cost, but their existing customers as well as the company itself
for doing business should take the brunt of the proposed increase. This goes back to why did the PUC stay so many
decisions concerning Eagle Water. From our point of view, it looks like this was a setup and to Eagle Water company
customers were the target. Living in Eagle DOES NOT mean we are all wealthier than those in Boise. What are the Suez
rates for Boise?
After reviewing statements I also want to know why the PUC has allowed Eagle Water to continue as is if it is so deficient
in it's operating procedures. This would have been much more acceptable than to be told our rates are going to be
raised this much and this quickly
Would like answers to the questions presented in my comments. Thank you.
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Sent: Monday, December 3, 2018 1:00 PM
Subject: Consumer Assistance Form: Dean Schlomer
Name: Dean Schlomer
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: 20863L4O52
Address: 2244E Courtland Dr
Eagle |d,83616
Name of Utility Company: Suez Water Company Contacted Utility: No
Complaint: I would like to state my objection to Suez purchase of the Eagle Water Company. I will
confess that we enjoy low water prices via Eagle Water Company, but Eagle Water Company has been
able to provide us great water at this low price. Even though Suez is agreeing to minor rate increase the
first 2 years, there is no promise they will not raise the cost of water to match the rest of their
customers in the treasure valley, which is 8 to 10 times higher than Eagle Water Company's rates.
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Diane Holt
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Case Comment Form: Robert HamiltonSubject:
Name: Robert Hamilton
Case Number: SUZ-W-18-02
Email: jayjazz@ca bleone.net
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Address: 347 W Crystal Brook Court
Eagle 1D,83616
Name of Utility Company: Eagle Water Company
Comment: I am concerned over the proposed acquisition of Eagle Water Company by Suez. First, the proposed rate
increases by Suez are deeply concerning. Second, it's unclear who H2O Eagle is and how they will ultimately fit into the
picture of potentially breaking up the Eagle Water Company assets. Finally, I am strongly concerned about the potential
that Eagle Water Company groundwater rights may be redirected to serve areas outside the Eagle Water Company
service area.
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Sent: Saturday, December L,2078 5:10 PM
Name: Judy Cooperider
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Telephone: [phone]
Address:500 E Knoll Dr
Eagle 1D,83616
Name of Utility Company: Eagle Water
Contacted Utility: Yes
Complaint: My concern is if the sale of Eagle water co goes through to Suez Water the monthly cost will
go up 207% over a 3 month period. That is a ridiculous and exorbitant amount to charge. The PUC has
to approve this, but i can't imagine you would let a co increase a utility bill that much. I am a senior on a
fixedincome. ltwill beinterestingtoseeiflgetaresponsefromthisandtoknowifyourdepthasany
power to help.
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