20110825Comment.pdf

Jean Jewell
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011 6:24 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness
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A Comment from Carla J Finis follows:
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Case Number: UWI-W-11-øi
Name: Carla J Finis
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City: Boise
State: ID
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Contact E-Mail: zzdna~hotmail.com
Name of Utility Company: United Water Idaho
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Please describe your comment briefly:
In United Water Idaho r s application for a nearly iø% rate increase they cite achieving a
reasonable rate of return of 8.43% on their investment as they, apparently, are of the
opinion that a 5.64% return is unreasonable.
Given the current economic clime, I would suggest that the 5.64% level is more than
reasonable and, if anything, United Water Idaho r s rates should be decreased. However,
perhaps I missed the federal or state statute guaranteeing a certain profit level (or any
profi t at all) for commercial entities.
Additionally, their citation of decreased water consumption illustrates a glaring problem
when for-profit entities manage natural resources ... there is no impetus (on their part) to
conserve those precious resources (unless, of course, they are allowed to raise rates to
maintain a level of profit they deem r reasonable' ) . Water is a precious resource and
everything possible should be done to conserve it-from converting all toilets to dual-flush
to incorporating xeriscape choices in our landscapes - all without worry of the repercussion
of increased water-use rates.
Uni ted Water Idaho r s request for ANY rate increase should be denied.
The form submitted on http://www . puc. idaho. gov Iforms/ipuc1/ipuc. html
IP address is 96.18.223.23
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