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SCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF
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Ronald L. Williams, ISB No. 3034
Brandon Helgeson, ISB No. 11615
HAWLEY TROXELL ENNIS & HAWLEY LLP
877 W. Main Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 1617
Boise, ID 83701-1617
Telephone: 208.344.6000
Facsimile: 208.954.5253
Email: rwilliams@hawleytroxell.com
bhelgeson@hawleytroxell.com
Attorneys For Schweitzer Water Company
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
APPLICATION OF SCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION OF THE ASSETS OF RESORT WATER CO. INC. AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Case No. ______________________
SCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION AND ISSUANCE OF A NEW CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
In accordance with Idaho Code § 61-3281, Schweitzer Water Company (f/k/a Husky
Water Company) (“Schweitzer Water” or “Company”), seeks the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission’s (“Commission”) approval of Schweitzer Water’s acquisition of the assets of the
water supply and distribution systems of Resort Water Co. Inc. (“Resort Water”), in accordance
1 While Idaho Code § 61-328 applies to “Electric utilities – Sale of property to be approved by the commission” the
legal requirements set out therein are being followed with respect to this Application.
RECEIVED
2023 DECEMBER 27, 2023 5:16PM
IDAHO PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION
CASE NO. SWC-W-23-01
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with the Asset Purchase Agreement between Resort Water and Husky Water Company (now
named Schweitzer Water Company), dated as of August 22, 2023 (the “Agreement”).
Pursuant to Idaho Code § 61-526 and IPUC Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.112
(IPUC Rule 112), Schweitzer Water also requests that a new Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity (“CPCN”) be issued that will authorize service to the areas served by Schweitzer
Water.
Finally, Schweitzer Water Company requests that this Application be processed by
modified procedure.
Please serve all notices and communications with regard to this Application upon:
Ronald L. Williams, ISB No. 3034
Brandon Helgeson, ISB No. 11615
HAWLEY TROXELL ENNIS &
HAWLEY LLP
877 W. Main Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 1617
Boise, ID 83701-1617
Telephone: 208.344.6000
Facsimile: 208.954.5253
rwilliams@hawleytroxell.com
bhelgeson@hawleytroxell.com
Tom Trulock
Vice President
c/o Schweitzer Water Company,
165 Village Lane, Suite A,
Sandpoint, ID 83864
ttrulock@schweitzer.com
Bradley Mullins
Principal Consultant
MW Analytics
Teitotie 2, Suite 208
Oulunsalo Finland, FI-90460
brmullins@mwanalytics.com
INTRODUCTION AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Schweitzer Water Company
1. Schweitzer Water is an Idaho corporation formed in May 2023 (under the original
name of Husky Water Company) to acquire the water distribution assets that provide water
service in and around the Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Boundary County, Idaho. On October
27, 2023, Husky Water Company filed Articles of Amendment with the Idaho Secretary of State
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changing its name to Schweitzer Water Company. Schweitzer Water is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Alterra Mountain Company U.S. Inc. (“Alterra”). A copy of the Articles of
Incorporation and Articles of Amendment of Schweitzer Water is attached as Exhibit No. 0001.
2. On August 22, 2023, Alterra, through its wholly owned subsidiary Husky
Mountain Acquisition Inc., acquired the Schweitzer Mountain Resort assets from Schweitzer
Mountain LLC. Resort Water, a subsidiary of Schweitzer Mountain LLC, sold its water company
assets to Schweitzer Water as of the same date.
3. Alterra currently owns and operates 17 ski resorts in North America. More
information about Alterra can be found at its website: https://www.alterramtnco.com/. In
conjunction with Alterra’s ownership and operation of its various resorts, Alterra also operates
water systems and wastewater water treatment plants at various resort properties.
4. Alterra intends to retain the employees of Resort Water to continue to operate the
water utility assets at Schweitzer Mountain Resort that are being transferred from Resort Water
to Schweitzer Water. Alterra, and by extension, Schweitzer Water, has substantial experience in
operating resort water systems and wastewater systems. Alterra and its subsidiaries have
acquired water utilities in Vermont, California, Utah, and Washington. These acquisitions and
the continued operation of these water utilities were seamless, with no interruptions to
customers’ service. This experience has carried over to Schweitzer Water’s acquisition of the
Resort Water assets.
5. For additional information regarding Alterra’s water company operating
experience, as well as an explanation as to why this asset transfer from Resort Water to
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Schweitzer Water is in the public convenience and necessity,2 please see the accompanying
prefiled testimony of Jennifer Brownlie, Alterra’s General Counsel and Vice President of
Schweitzer Water, and Tom Trulock, Vice President, Schweitzer Water, and former President of
Resort Water.
6. Alterra has financial resources and access to capital markets to sufficiently
capitalize Schweitzer Water to acquire Resort Water’s water systems and to provide sufficient
working capital to Schweitzer Water so that it can operate the water utility. Schweitzer Water has
the bona fide intent and financial ability to continue to provide safe and reliable water utility
service and to operate and maintain the water system in the public service,3 as is demonstrated
by the accompanying testimony and exhibits of Ms. Brownlie. As further discussed in the
testimony of Ms. Brownlie, Alterra will make additional cash infusions in Schweitzer Water in
order to finance the future construction and expansion of the Water Utility.4
Resort Water
7. Resort Water owns two water supply and distribution systems that serve more
than 550 customers in Bonner County, Idaho. The first system is owned and operated by Resort
Water under CPCN No. 445 issued by the Commission on June 16, 2005 (the “Resort System”).
The Resort System has 770 total ERUs, with 538 ERUs currently active, 89 inactive committed,
and 143 available. See T. Trulock Di, p. 2.
2 Commission Rule 112.01.
3 Idaho Code § 61-328(3)(c).
4 Commission Rules 112.02 and 112.04.
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8. The second system that Resort Water owns and operates was originally owned
and operated by Acme Water Works, Inc. under CPCN No. 518 issued by the Commission on
February 18, 2015 (the “Ridge System”). Id. The Ridge System was acquired by Resort Water in
a federal tax sale in 2016 and quiet title action in late 2017. Id. It has been operated by Resort
Water since January 1, 2018, but without amendment to or transfer of Acme’s CPCN No. 518.
Id. The Ridge System has 118 total ERUs with 28 active, 60 inactive committed, and 30
available. Id.
THE TRANSACTION AND COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS
9. Schweitzer Water (then known as Husky Water Company) and Resort Water
entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) which is attached to the testimony of
Jennifer Brownlie5 as Confidential Exhibit No. 0004. The Agreement and the actions it
contemplates are referred to as the “Transaction.” The Agreement specifically acknowledges
that Schweitzer Water shall be subject to all rules and regulations of the Commission applicable
to water companies operating as a public utility. See Agreement § 4.3.
10. Under the Agreement, Schweitzer Water acquired Resort Water’s assets related to
water service (“Purchased Assets”). The Purchased Assets, which are identified in Schedules 3.9
and 3.10 and Exhibits A, B and C of the Agreement, include all real property interests and
personal property used to operate the Water Utility, including all water rights.
11. Resort Water has Commission-approved tariffs relating to the Resort System but
does not have tariffs relating to the Ridge System on file with the Commission. Tariffs for the
Ridge System were included as part of the Application for a CPCN by Acme in Case No. AWW-
5 The Agreement has been filed as “Confidential” under the Commission’s rules.
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W-13-01.6 The two water systems do not charge the same rates to their respective customers. For
a more detailed description of the rates for each water system, see the accompanying testimony
and exhibits of Mr. Trulock.
12. The cost of and rates for supplying water service by the Company will not be
increased by reason of the purchase of the assets of Resort Water.7 See J. Brownlie Di, p. 7.
Schweitzer Water will work with the Commission and Commission Staff to update tariffs to
reflect both the Resort System and the Ridge System existing tariff rates.
13. Schweitzer Water submits that the Transaction is in the public interest. Through
this Transaction, Schweitzer Water will come into full compliance with Idaho law regarding water
service to former customers of Resort Water and the Ridge System. The Transaction will provide
access to capital that is not currently available to Resort Water via Schweitzer Water’s parent
company, Alterra. Schweitzer Water will continue to maintain the current expertise in operating a
regulated water utility by retaining the same key employees, procedures, and licensed officials of
Resort Water. See J. Brownlie Di, pp. 6 - 7. Schweitzer Water also will maintain the existing
rates and other charges and will maintain or improve the level of services currently provided.
14. As noted above and as further explained in the accompanying testimony of Ms.
Brownlie, Schweitzer Water, via Alterra, has the financial resources and access to capital to
purchase the assets of Resort Water and to fund its future infrastructure needs.
15. Resort Water employees and associated contractors and operators will maintain
their same roles for Schweitzer Water. Id. Schweitzer Water will continue operations with the
6 See pages 54 – 66, puc.idaho.gov/Fileroom/ AWWW1301/CaseFiles/20130624Application.pdf .
7 Idaho Code § 61-328(3)(b)
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existing management structure of Resort Water, including the former President of Resort Water,
Tom Trulock, and without any known or expected turnover in the personnel who maintain the
operations of the Water Utility.
16. Robert Lesniewski, the current licensed water system operator for Resort Water,
will continue to serve as the licensed water system operator for the water systems once
transferred to Schweitzer Water. Id. Robert Lesniewski holds license numbers DWT2 – 21755
and DWD2 – 22079, and his business address is: 165 Village Lane, Suite A, Sandpoint, ID
83864. Id.
17. Schweitzer Water will operate as a regulated public utility subject to the
jurisdiction of the Commission.
18. Schweitzer Basin Water LLC, and Spires Water Company, two unrelated and
regulated water utilities, also provides water service in an around the service area of Resort
Water.8 If there is an expansion of the water distribution system of the Schweitzer Water, this
expansion may compete with a future expansion of Schweitzer Basin Water LLC and/or Spires
Water Company.
19. Maps and a legal description showing the distribution systems of Resort Water,
Schweitzer Basin Water and Spires Water are attached as exhibits to the testimony of Mr.
Trulock.9
20. Schweitzer Water, with capital supplied by Alterra, intends to make additional
infrastructure investments in Schweitzer Water plant and equipment. Additionally, and in light of
8 Commission Rule 112.02.
9 Commission Rule 112.04.
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this expected investment in rate base, Schweitzer Water will consider the future filing of a
general rate case to recover rates that are fair, just and reasonable, both to customers and to
Schweitzer Water. Schweitzer Water will work with Commission Staff before and during future
rate proceedings to also consider possible consolidation of rates, rate structure, rate design and
other tariff charges as reasonable and appropriate.
REQUEST TO ISSUE NEW CPCN
21. Schweitzer Water requests that the Commission grant a new CPCN to Schweitzer
Water that authorizes service to the area previously served by Resort Water and the Ridge
System. The issuance of a new CPCN that covers the area served by the Company is necessary to
effectuate the Transaction and to realize the public benefits discussed above. The issuance of the
CPCN is in the public interest for the same reasons as the Transaction.
REQUEST FOR TARIFF APPROVAL
22. Schweitzer Water requests that the Commission approve new Tariffs for water
service to former customers of Resort Water, a draft copy which is attached hereto as Exhibit
0002 and shows Tariff changes in legislative format. The proposed Tariff changes the name from
Resort Water Company, Inc. to Schweitzer Water Company, and adds a new Schedule 6 for
customers of the former Ridge System.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
23. Additional information that may facilitate the Commission’s consideration of the
Transaction is identified below.
24. Transaction-related costs related to the acquisition have been incurred by Alterra,
not by Schweitzer Water. These costs are related to activities including due diligence,
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environmental and water consultants, research, legal, travel and negotiations. The costs will not
be passed to Schweitzer Water and will not be included in any future rate case filings.
25. Physical records, such as accounting, financial, and customer records will be kept
in the local office of Schweitzer Water, which shall be the same local office formerly held by
Resort Water, dba Mountain Utility Company, at 165 Village Lane, Suite A, Sandpoint, Idaho
83864. Schweitzer Water’s local office also will be the location for Resort Water’s former
customers to make requests, and otherwise correspond with Schweitzer Water. Financial and
accounting operations moved to Alterra’s Denver office, located at 3501 Wazee St., Ste 400,
Denver, CO 80216-3787, so accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, including bill
pay are provided by the Shared Services team of Alterra Mountain Company as Schweitzer
Water’s parent. See Trulock Di, p. 5.
26. Schweitzer Water currently intends to maintain the same billing schedule for
customers as used by Resort Water.
27. As described further in the testimony of Mr. Trulock, Schweitzer Water will
continue to provide 24-hour response to repairs or water quality issues. Id. Customers can call
the Schweitzer Water’s office phone number, 208-255-3045 / 208-255-3046, and the call will be
forwarded to an answering service after hours or whenever the line is not able to be answered
during office hours Id. Alternatively, customers may also e-mail muctrouble@schweitzer.com or
submit a “Report Trouble” form online with Schweitzer Water at Schweitzer’s website at:
https://www.schweitzer.com/schweitzer-life/schweitzer-utility-company/. Id.
28. Concurrent with the filing of this Application, or immediately thereafter,
Schweitzer Water will provide a letter, either by regular or electronic mail, to each customer of
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the Water Utility notifying them of the Transaction, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
No. 0003. Schweitzer Water will also publish a notice to customers in the local newspaper,
regarding the Transaction and the Application.
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
29. Schweitzer Water believes a hearing is not necessary to consider the issues
presented in this Application and respectfully requests that it be processed by modified
procedure, using written submission rather than a hearing, under the Commission’s Rules of
Procedure 201 through 210.
CONCLUSION
Schweitzer Water respectfully requests that the Commission enter an order:
1. Authorizing this matter to be processed by modified procedure.
2. Approving the Transaction, finding: that it is consistent with the public interest,
that the cost and rates for supplying service will not be increased by reason of the Transaction,
and that Schweitzer Water has the bona fide intent and financial ability to operate and maintain
the Purchased Assets in the public service.
3. Granting a new CPCN to Schweitzer Water Company that will authorize service
to the area currently served by Resort Water.
4. Approving new tariffs for water service in Schweitzer Water Company’s name.
5. Granting such other relief as the Commission deems just and reasonable.
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Dated: December 27, 2023.
HAWLEY TROXELL ENNIS & HAWLEY LLP
By _______________________________________ Ronald L. Williams, ISB No. 3034 Brandon Helgeson, ISB No. 11615 Attorneys For Schweitzer Water Company
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I caused to be served a true copy of the foregoing
SCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF
ACQUISITION AND ISSUANCE OF A NEW CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY by the method indicated below, and addressed to each of the following:
Commission Staff
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Bldg. 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
secretary@puc.idaho.gov
U.S. Mail, Postage Prepaid
Hand Delivered
Overnight Mail
E-mail
Facsimile
iCourt
Tom Trulock, Vice President
c/o Schweitzer Water Company
165 Village Lane, Suite A
Sandpoint, ID 83864
ttrulock@schweitzer.com
U.S. Mail, Postage Prepaid
Hand Delivered
Overnight Mail
E-mail:
Facsimile
iCourt
Brad Mullins
Principal Consultant
MW Analytics
Teitotie 2, Suite 208
Oulunsalo Finland, FI-90460
brmullins@mwanaltyics.com
U.S. Mail, Postage Prepaid
Hand Delivered
Overnight Mail
E-mail:
Facsimile
iCourt
Dated: December 27, 2023.
__________________________________________ Ronald L. Williams, ISB No. 3034 Brandon Helgeson, ISB No. 11615
EXHIBIT
0001
Schweitzer Water
Articles of
Incorporation
Exhibit No. 0001
Application, Schweitzer Water
P. 1 of 4
Exhibit No. 0001
Application, Schweitzer Water
P. 2 of 4
Exhibit No. 0001
Application, Schweitzer Water
P. 3 of 4
Exhibit No. 0001
Application, Schweitzer Water
P. 4 of 4
EXHIBIT
0002
Schweitzer Tariffs
Sheet No.1 Replacing all Previous Sheets
Resort Schweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
ResortSchweitzer Water Company, Inc.
Rate Schedule
And
Rules and Regulations
Governing the Rendering of Water Service
And Water Main Extensions
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 1 of 20
Sheet No.2 Replacing all Previous Sheets
Resort Schweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLEPAGE……………………………………………………………………………………………1
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................... 2
RATE SCHEDULE .......................................................................................................... 3
SCHEDULE NO.1 ........................................................................................................... 3
FLAT RATE SERVICE .................................................................................................... 3
SCHEDULE NO.2 ........................................................................................................... 4
MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND CHARGES .................................................................... 4
SCHEDULE NO.3 ........................................................................................................... 6
BULK WATER SOLD TO CONTRACTORS .................................................................... 6
SCHEDULE NO. 4 .......................................................................................................... 7
BULK WATER SOLD FOR SNOWMAKING ................................................................... 7
SCHEDULE NO. 5 .......................................................................................................... 8
TEMPORARY SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES ...................................... 8
SCHEDULE NO. 6 .......................................................................................................... 9
RIDGE WATER SYSTEM RESIDENTIAL FIXED RATE SERVICE ................................ 9
APPLICATION FOR SERVICE ................................................................................... 109
SERVICE CONNECTION ............................................................................................. 109
METERS .................................................................................................................... 1312
BILLS ......................................................................................................................... 1413
DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE ............................................................................... 1413
CUSTOMER’S DEPOSITS ....................................................................................... 1514
TEMPORARY SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES ................................ 1514
FIRE PROTECTION .................................................................................................. 1514
MISCELLANEOUS .................................................................................................... 1615
DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................... 1615
GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 1817
WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS ................................................................................... 1918
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 2 of 20
Sheet No.3 Replacing all Previous Sheets
Resort Schweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
RATE SCHEDULE
Schedule No.1
Flat Rate Service
Availability:
To all residential, multi-family and commercial customers excluding bulk
water for snow making or bulk water sold to contractors. Each housing unit
is considered to be one (1) Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU).
Commercial ERU’s will be estimated using a contribution to peak week
calculation as can reasonably be determined from actual usage or as
estimated using IDAPA 58.01.03.007.08 (Wastewater Flows from Various
Establishments in Gallons per Day), or some other method approved by
the ResortSchweitzer Water Company, the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission and generally accepted engineering practices.
Customer Charges:
Based on the cost of providing water service, and providing a Return
on Investment of 11% the yearly bill per ERU is $537.44. Billed
monthly, equals $ 44.80.
Monthly Charge: $ 44.80
Conditions of Contract:
The monthly charge will be prorated whenever the customer has not been a
customer for the entire billing period.
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 3 of 20
Sheet No. 4 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
Schedule No.2
Miscellaneous Fees and Charges
1. Return check Charge
Application:
This charge is applicable to all customers where the customer’s check or bank
draft is returned by the Bank for insufficient funds, closed account, or
some other appropriate reason.
Rate:
Each Occurrence
Returned Check Charge $15.00
2. Reconnection Charge when disconnected for less than 30 days
Application:
This charge is applicable to all customers where water has been
physically turned off for less than 30 days at the request of the rate
payer or for nonpayment of a delinquent bill.
Rates: Each Occurrence
Reconnection charge $20.00
(during normal business hours)
Reconnection Charge $60.00
(other than normal business hours)
3. Reconnection Charge when disconnected for more than 30 days
Application:
This charge is applicable to all customers where water has been
physically turned off for more than 30 days at the request of the rate
payer or for nonpayment of a delinquent bill.
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 4 of 20
Sheet No. 5 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
Rates: Each Occurrence
Reconnection charge shall be calculated based on the tariffed charge for four
months of service.
(during normal business hours)
Reconnection charge shall be equal to the tariffed charge for four months of
service plus a $60 after hours charge.
(other than normal business hours)
4. Field Collection Trip Charge:
Application:
This charge is applicable to all customers who pay outstanding bills for service
at
the time that Company personnel arrive at the customers’ premises to
terminate service.
Rates: Each Occurrence
Field Collection Trip Charge $15.00
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 5 of 20
Sheet No. 6 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
Schedule No.3
Bulk Water Sold to Contractors
1. Backflow Prevention Device Rental:
Application:
Any contractor needing to fill a water tanker of any kind shall do so at a
location designated by the ResortSchweitzer Water Company and each
truck shall be equipped by an approved and inspected backflow
prevention device as approved by the Mountain Utility Company. This
charge is applicable to contractors that do not have an approved and
inspected backflow prevention device.
Rates: Each Day
Backflow Prevention Device Rental: $25.00
2. Bulk Water Charge:
Application:
Any contractor that needs to fill a water tanker of any kind or size.
Rates: Each Day
Bulk Water Charge: $10.00
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 6 of 20
Sheet No. 7 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
Schedule No. 4
Bulk Water Sold for Snowmaking
Snowmaking Bulk Water Rate
Application – Snowmaking water usage shall be charged at a rate
equivalent to residential usage. In accordance with Order No. 29732
snowmaking shall be considered 12 ERU’s. The yearly charge for water
shall be the number of ERU’s multiplied by the current Yearly Rate per
ERU as defined in Schedule 1 of these Rules and Regulations.
Interruption of Service
The Mountain Utility Company shall retain, at its sole discretion, the right to
interrupt the water service for snowmaking for any reason and to
determine the schedule and times that snowmaking will be allowed.
In general, snow making will only be allowed when it will not affect the
ability of the Mountain Utility Company to serve potable water
customers, and will generally not be allowed during peak hours of water
use.
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 7 of 20
Sheet No. 8 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
Schedule No. 5
Temporary Service for Construction Purposes
Application:
Contractors, builders, or others who wish temporary service from an approved
service connection shall apply to the Company for temporary service. This
application may be made in writing, in person or over the telephone.
Rate:
The requesting party agrees to pay for water at 1/2 the approved flat rate.
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 8 of 20
Sheet No. 9 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
Schedule No. 6
Ridge Water System Residential Fixed Rate Service
Application:
Availability
To all residential, multi-family and commercial customers located on the Ridge
Water System excluding bulk water for snow making or bulk water sold to
contractors. The Ridge Water Suystem System currently includes 118 total ERUs
and has a service area located on the southernmost portion of the development
surrounding Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Each housing unit is considered to be
one (1) Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). Commercial ERU’s will be estimated
using a contribution to peak week calculation as can reasonably be determined
from actual usage or as estimated using IDAPA 58.01.03.007.08 (Wastewater
Flows from Various Establishments in Gallons per Day), or some other method
approved by the Schweitzer Water Company, the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission and generally accepted engineering practices.Service under this
Rate Schedule is available for all single family residential, multi-family residential
such as apartments and/or condominiums, and commercial units within the Ridge
Water System service area. The Ridge Water System service area is the area
[define]
Rates
All rates are based on equivalent residential units (ERU's). Example: A six (6) unit
condominium would be six (6) ERU's.
Residential Water Usage (1 ERU)
Basic Fee $29.25/month
Term
•Usage fees are billed monthly and are payable within 20 days.
Interest on past due amount is 1.0% per month.
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 9 of 20
Sheet No. 10 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
Rules and Regulations Governing the Rendering of Service
Application For Service
1. Water service will be provided at all existing service locations after
the prospective customer (or a properly authorized agent) makes application for
service and the Company approves the application. The service request may be
taken by telephone, in writing, or by personal visit to the company office. Each
service request will be prepared on a separate order form specifically designed
for this purpose.
2. On all new service applications requiring the installation of a service
line and/or meter box, or connections necessary after a customer has altered
their plumbing, service will be provided after a Utilities Application Packet has
been completed, a Bonner County Building Location Permit has been approved,
connections to the Company’s water system have been approved by the
Company, and the plumbing has been inspected and approved by the
appropriate plumbing authority.
3. The application for new service or the connection request on
existing services will state clearly the class, scope and type of use for each
service. The application shall clearly state the number of bedrooms and
bathrooms for each residential service. Any increase in number of bedrooms
or bathrooms will require a new application.
4. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Any request for service after regular office hours, weekends or
holidays will result in a $60.00 service charge.
5. The application for service and/or connection request and these
rules and regulations constitute a contract between the customer and the
Company. Each customer agrees to be bound by this contract after the service
application is made, approved and/or service rendered. Copies of the
Company’s presently approved rules and regulations are on file at the
Company’s office and are available for public inspection.
Service Connection
6. Each customer shall be supplied through a separate service line.
7. The Company shall inspect all connections to its existing mains. The
Applicant shall furnish and install water service lines from the main to and including the
meter box or vault, meters and service setting. All service lines including meter and
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 10 of 20
Sheet No. 11 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
meter box shall be property of the Company and shall be accessible to and under its
control. In instances where
the existing mains do not front the property to be served, the Applicant shall enter into
the appropriate main extension agreement as provided under Company’s Rules and
Regulations Governing Main Extensions.
8. All service lines from the main to the customer’s building or place of
consumption shall be approved by the Company as to size, kind of pipe, and
installation and shall be installed and kept in good repair by the customer at the
customer’s expense. All such service lines shall be placed at least four (5) feet
below the surface of the ground.
9. No service lines shall be laid in the same trench with the sewer pipe.
10. When a meter is located within the customer’s building, a positive
shutoff valve easily accessible to the occupants shall be placed in the service
line within the building supplied with water. Such valve shall be located so that
it will be possible to drain the meter and all pipes in the building. When the
meter is located outside the customer’s building, a positive shut off valve shall
be located between the customer’s building and the meter.
11. All components and materials coming in contact with drinking water
must meet ANSI/NSF 61 requirements.
12. A service connection valve has been installed near property line by
Company. Notify Company prior to the start of construction or digging. A State of
Idaho plumbing permit is required prior to the start of work.
13. For single family dwellings, one (1) inch (AWWA and NSF Approved)
Poly pipe, minimum 200 PSI, shall be installed as service line to home. This pipe
shall be one piece, not spliced. Other sizes are required for multi-family dwellings.
14. Minimum depth for line is 5 feet. Sand bedding is required for entire
length of pipe.
15. Connections for each end of line: “Brass 1 inch, Pexmip Cplg Adp
Pep Compression”. Available at Consolidated Supply.
16. Poly pipe to run under foundation or through a sleeved opening in the
foundation wall. One (1) inch threaded ball valve to be used as shut off, between
supply line and homes internal plumbing.
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 11 of 20
Sheet No. 12 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
17. Call Company to witness pressure check of line. Ensure that service
valve at property line is shut. The line is to be pressured to 125 PSI or 125% of
actual water pressure, which ever is greater, for 15 minutes. Line is to remain
without leaks or pressure loss for the 15 minute interval.
18. Water line shall not be covered until all testing and inspection is
completed and approved.
19. A pressure reducer is required for all service taps. Pressure reducers
are to prevent pressures above 60 PSI. Within our water system, water pressures
can easily exceed 60 PSI. Owner is to perform an actual pressure check of the
home system. Actual water pressure should never exceed 60 PSI. A properly
installed and maintained pressure reducer will protect your investment and ensure
that your water pressure does not exceed 60 PSI.
20. The customer shall promptly repair all leaks inside the premises, in
sprinkling systems and in the customer’s service line. Failure to repair leakage
promptly may result in termination of service as allowed under the IPUC’s Rules
and Regulations Governing Customer Relations.
21. The Company shall, at its own expense, replace or enlarge
service connections whenever it is necessary to change the location of any
service connection due to relocation or abandonment of the Company’s mains.
The Company will also furnish all work and materials that are necessary to
connect to that service.
22. The use of water service by a customer shall be in accordance with
the class, scope, type of use, number of bedrooms and purpose stated in the
application. A customer shall not use or allow use of water service through the
service facilities for others or for purposes other than those covered by the
application. To make service available for other purposes of character of use, a
new application and contract is required.
23. In accordance with its Cross Connection Control Program, as
approved by the State Health Department, the Company shall require an
appropriate backflow prevention device be installed on any customer’s service
connection whenever an actual or potential health hazard is deemed to exist. Any
such required device shall appear on the State Health Department’s list of
approved backflow prevention devices and/or be approved by the Company prior
to installation.
24. In the event a backflow prevention device is required, it shall be
installed, maintained and tested at the customer’s expense. Failure to properly
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 12 of 20
Sheet No. 13 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
install, maintain or test the required device will result in termination of service to
the customer in accordance with the IPUC’s Customer Relations Rules and
Regulations.
25. When the premises served by the Company is also served in any
manner from another supply of water public or private, the customer must install
the appropriate backflow prevention device or maintain a physical separation
between the two systems at all times. The type of device or separation and the
installation of the device or separation shall be determined by the Company in
accordance with its Cross Connection Control Program as approved by the State
Health Department.
METERS
26. Though water is billed at a flat rate, it is strongly advised that all
new water services for single family residences or duplex units, be rendered only
through meters to allow for the location of leaks.
27. All new water services for multi-family units consisting of three or
more units and commercial structures except water for fire fighting purposes
will be rendered only through meters.
28. Each customer shall have a separate meter.
29. All meters will be furnished by the customer and shall be
donated to the property of the Company. The Company reserves the right to
establish the size and location of meter required by each customer.
30. Meters will be maintained by the Company for ordinary wear and
tear. The costs of repair or replacement resulting from damages to the meter,
meter box or setting, caused or allowed by the customer, will be charged to the
customer. The customer will not permit anyone other than the Company to
remove, inspect or tamper with the Company’s meter or other Company
property located on the customer’s premises.
31. The customer shall notify the Company of any damage to the
meter or of any malfunction in the registration, as soon as the customer is
aware of the problem.
32. All meters shall be set at convenient locations,
accessible to the Company, and subject to its control.
33. The final location of the meter must be approved by the Company.
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 13 of 20
Sheet No. 14 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
34. All meters shall conform to ANSI/NSF 61 requirements.
Bills
35. Each customer is subject to a customer charge, the amount of
which is set forth in the Schedule of Rates.
36. Bills for water service will be rendered and are due and
payable as specified in the IPUC’s Customer Relations Rules and
Regulations.
37. The presentation or non-presentation of a bill shall not be held
to be a waiver of any of the rules and regulations.
Discontinuance Of Service
38. When a customer wishes to terminate their water service, the
Company must be notified. This request for disconnection may be made in
writing, by telephone or a personal visit to the Company office. The customer
will be responsible for payment of all service rendered prior to the termination of
water service.
39. The Company may deny or terminate water service under the
provisions of the Rules and Regulations Governing Customer Relations of Gas,
Electric and Water Public Utilities.
The customer has the right to file an informal or formal complaint with the
IPUC concerning the denial or termination of service. If the customer files
a complaint, the service will not be terminated providing the customer
pays all undisputed charges.
Service that has been disconnected for nonpayment will not be restored
until the amount due plus the applicable reconnect fee has been paid.
Reconnection of service by anyone other than the Company is strictly
prohibited and may result in an additional service charge(s).
40. In case of a break, an emergency or other similar situations, the
Company shall have the right to temporarily discontinue the water supply in
order to make necessary repairs, connections, etc. The company shall use all
reasonable and practical measures to notify the customer in advance of
discontinuance of service. The Company shall not be liable for any damage or
inconvenience suffered by the customer, or for any claim for interruption in
service, lessening of supply, inadequate pressure, poor quality of water, or any
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 14 of 20
Sheet No. 15 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
other cause. The Company may restrict or regulate the quantity of water used
by customers in case of scarcity or whenever the public welfare may require it.
41. The right to discontinue service for any of the above reasons may
be exercised whenever and as often as such reasons may occur, and neither
delay nor omission on the part of the Company to enforce this rule at any one or
more times shall be deemed a waiver of its right to enforce the same at any
time, so long as the reason continues.
Customer’s Deposits
42. The Company reserves the right to require a deposit according to
Deposit and Guarantee Practices for Residential and Small Commercial
Customers, of the IPUC Customer Relations Rules and Regulations. Reasonable
deposits may be collected for customers not covered under the IPUC’s Customer
Relations Rules and Regulations.
43. The Company will refund said deposit when the customer (1)
discontinues service (and all outstanding bills are paid), or (2) establishes and
maintains good credit as defined by the IPUC’s Customer Relations Rules and
Regulations.
Temporary Service For Construction Purposes
44. Contractors, builders, or others who wish temporary service from
an approved service connection shall apply to the Company for temporary
service. This application may be made in writing, in person or over the
telephone. The requesting party agrees to pay for water at 1/2 the approved
flat rate.
45. The application for service and/or connection request and these
rules and regulations constitute a contract between the requesting party and the
Company. Each customer agrees to be bound by this contract after the service
application is made, approved and/or service rendered. Copies of the
Company’s presently approved rules and regulations are on file at the
Company’s office and are available for public inspection.
Fire Protection
46. Water from fire hydrants or other fire fighting facilities shall be
used only for fire fighting purposes, except for water sold to contractors and
pursuant to existing Tariff Schedule No. 3.
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 15 of 20
Sheet No. 16 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
47. All private fire service connections from the main to the property
line, including all valves, shall be furnished by the customer, and approved by the
Company.
48. The Company reserves the right to require a meter and
appropriate backflow prevention device to be furnished and installed by the
customer on any fire service connection. The meter and required backflow
prevention device shall be inspected and approved by the Company prior to
the granting of service.
Miscellaneous
49. The authorized employees and agents of the Company shall have
the right of access, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, and with approval of the customer, to the premises supplied
with water for the purpose of reading meters, examining pipes and fixtures,
observing manner of using water, and for any other purpose which is proper
and necessary in the conduct of the Company’s business. Such employees
and agents shall carry proper credentials evidencing their employment by the
Company.
50. Except in case of an emergency, no one other than Company
personnel shall open or close any of the Company’s curb stops or valves in
any public or private line.
51. The Company reserves the right to alter or amend these
Rules and Regulations in the manner provided by law.
52. If the customer’s property is vacant and the Company is not
notified to terminate service, the customer will be responsible for any
damage to the property arising from freezing, water damage, injury to the
water service or any other failure.
Definitions
53. “Company” as used herein shall mean ResortSchweitzer Water
Company, Inc. acting through its properly authorized officers, agents or
employees, each acting within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to
them.
54. “Customer” shall be the party contracting for supply of water
through a single meter and service through each meter shall be considered,
for billing purposes, as service to a separate customer.
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 16 of 20
Sheet No. 17 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
55. Individual (s) shall mean a person or group of persons requesting a
water main extension to make water service available to an existing or
proposed single family residence (s) occupied by or to be occupied by the
requesting party (ies).
56. Developer shall mean a person, firm or corporation who (1) sells
two or more lots, parcels or tracts of land to others for the purpose of
constructing thereon any type of building or (2) constructs any type of building,
on land which is for sale, lease or rent by or to another party (ies).
57. Subdivision shall mean the legal dividing of a tract of land into two
or more tracts, lots or parcels.
58. Multiple family housing development shall mean any building or
buildings consisting of two or more living units.
59. Residential customer shall be designed as a building under one
roof which is owned, leased or rented by one party and occupied as a residence,
or each unit of a Condominium building where the Condominium units have the
ability to be separately owned.
60. Commercial, Industrial and Municipal customers shall be
designated by the following:
Commercial Customer shall be defined as:
a. A building containing two or more apartments or family units
where the building is owned by one entity and the units are or
have the ability to be rented or leased to tenants.
b. A building or unit in a building occupied by a retail or service
business whose primary business is not manufacturing.
c. A building or unit in a building that contains a restaurant, coffee
shop, deli, or sells other packaged or non-packaged food products.
d. A business office, office complex, or office unit in a building.
e. Any building containing any combination of ‘a’, ‘b’, and ‘c’ above.
f. A hotel, motel, tourist court, trailer court or mobile home park.
Industrial Customer shall be defined as:
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 17 of 20
Sheet No. 18 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
a. Any building or combination of buildings in the same compound
whose primary use is for the manufacture, fabrication, and/or
assembly of any product other than a food item.
Municipal Customer shall be defined as:
a. A publicly owned building such as a school, city hall, court
house, fire house, hospital, or other public institution.
The purpose of the foregoing rules and regulations and definitions is to
preserve, to the maximum extent possible, the obligation and ability of the
Company to furnish service. The rules and regulations and definitions contained
herein shall be construed and applied in accordance with the spirit and intent of
Title 61 of the Idaho Code.
General
61. Any individual or developer may request water service to
be made available to any lot(s) or subdivision under these rules and
regulations.
62. The minimum size of water main to be installed under these
rules and regulations shall be 6-inch inside diameter.
63. The normal routing for water main extensions shall be in dedicated
streets. The Company may, but will not be required to, allow extensions under this
rule in easements or right-of-ways where final grades have not been established
or where street grades have not been brought to those established by public
authority. If extensions are made when grades have not been established and
there is a reasonable probability that existing grade will be changed, the Company
shall require the Applicant(s) to deposit the estimated cost for altering the facilities
installed. This deposit shall be made at the time of execution of the agreement.
Such alterations may be, but are not limited to, relocating, raising or lowering of
facilities. Adjustment of any difference between the amount so deposited and the
actual cost of relocating, raising or lowering facilities shall be made within the (10)
days after the Company has ascertained such actual cost. The net deposit
representing actual cost is not subject to refund. The deposit related to the
proposed relocation, raising or lowering shall be refunded when such
displacements are determined by proper authority not to be required.
64. Applicant shall provide a design prepared and stamped by a
professional engineer licensed in the State of Idaho and in conformance with
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 18 of 20
Sheet No. 19 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
Company’s requirements. Company shall be the sole judge as to the adequacy
of any water main extension and appurtenances.
Water Main Extensions
65. In instances where the individual (s) shall need to extend the water
distribution main to serve new individual residences, the individual(s) shall enter
into an agreement with the Company of the type attached hereto and marked
Exhibit A. The cost of the water main extension shall, as a minimum, be based
on the use of a six-inch inside diameter main.
66. Construction plans and specifications must be prepared by a
professional engineer licensed in the State of Idaho and submitted to the
Company or designated representative for review and approval. All plans shall be
construction quality, be prepared by a Professional Engineer, be to scale (1” =
100’ maximum), have a north arrow, a title block, a legend, appropriate details
showing existing utilities, existing and proposed buildings, fire hydrants and flow
capacity of fire hydrants, connections, valves, backflow preventors, septic tanks,
thrust blocks and any other necessary details, shall call out the make and style of
conduit, connections, valves, backflow preventors, shall clearly specify minimum
depth of utilities from existing elevation, and minimum cover, shall specify backfill
material with maximum size aggregate, compaction requirements and compaction
efforts. As a minimum, all construction requirements shall conform with the latest
edition of the ISPWC. All water main construction or extension, plans and
specifications must be submitted to the DEQ for review and approval.
Construction drawings, along with electronic drawing files (must be readable by
ACAD 2002), must be submitted to Company or designated representative for
review and approval.
67. In instances where more than one individual has requested a water
main extension, any contribution shall normally be divided in proportion to
distance of the residence from the existing water main. In unusual
circumstances, other methods of dividing the deposit may be used, provided
they are acceptable to all individuals and the Company.
68. A water main extension must extend to the extreme property lines
of the building lot to be served.
69. The applicant shall contract for the installation of the water main to
the Company’s specifications. In addition, the applicant shall deposit with the
Company the applicable overhead and direct labor costs incurred by the
Company for such items as inspection, plan review, and as-built drawing
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 19 of 20
Sheet No. 20 Replacing all Previous Sheets
ResortSchweitzer Water Company Inc.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
June 13, 2005 March 15, 2005
Per O.N. 29732
Jean D. Jewell SecretaryJan Noriyuki Secretary
RESORTSCHWEITZER Issued by RESORTSCHWEITZER WATER COMPANY, INC.
Issued Per IPUC Order No. 29732 Timothy Elsea Tom Trulock, P.E., Director
Effective: March 15, 2005 165 Village Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho
(208) 265-3543
preparation. The Company shall specify the material to be supplied by the
Applicant with respect to size and type. In general, the material shall conform to
the Company’s standard material specifications and applicable
AWWA/ANSI/NSF specifications. The Company may deny the right of Applicant
to provide a contractor who has a documented history of poor performance.
70. Each separate water main extension to and/or within a
development shall be subject to a separate agreement.
71. The Company with approval from the Idaho Department of
Environmental Quality shall be the sole judge as to the design of and the time of
construction and/or installation of any main extension.
Exhibit No. 0002Application, Schweitzer WaterP. 20 of 20
EXHIBIT
0003
Proposed Notice
Letter To Customers
61730.0002.16173661.1
Schweitzer Water Company
c/o Tom Trulock
165 Village Lane, Suite A
Sandpoint, ID 83864
December _____, 2023
Re: Notice of Change in Ownership of Water Company Operating Assets and Water
Rights
Dear Current Customer of Mountain Utility Company:
As you may have heard, Schweitzer Water Company (f/k/a Husky Water Company), an
Idaho subsidiary company of Alterra Mountain Company (“Husky Water”), has purchased the
assets of Resort Water Co., Inc. doing business as (dba) Mountain Utility Company (“Resort
Water”).
Husky Water has filed an application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
(“PUC”) for the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate the
water system, subject to PUC oversight. You can view a copy of the application on the PUC
website at:__________________. You may also comment on the application by accessing the
PUC’s website at puc.idaho.gov/Form/CaseComment and filling in the necessary identifying
information or by mailing comments directly to:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074.
When filing comments, please reference Case No. _________________.
As part of its application, Husky Water asserts that the cost of and rates for supplying
water service will not increase by reason of its purchase of Resort Water. Husky Water also
asserts that it will maintain the current expertise, key employees, and licensed professionals that
previously operated Resort Water. Finally, Husky Water asserts that it will bring additional
financial resources to fund future infrastructure needs of the existing water system.
In addition, this letter is sent to give you written notice, pursuant to Idaho Code § 42-
248(6), that Schweitzer Water Company has purchased the water rights listed in the attached
form Notice. All persons owning any of the land identified as the place of use for these water
rights pursuant to the records of the county recorder are entitled to this notice.
Sincerely,
Schweitzer Water Company
Karen Hamilton-Smith, President
Attachment: Notice of Change in Water Right Ownership
Exhibit No. 0003
Application, Schweitzer Water
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