20241016News Release.pdf

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Litile,Governor
P.O. Banc 83720. Boise, ID 83720-0074 Eric Anderson, President
Jdri R.Mammo* Jr,Cbmmissloner
Edward Lodge,Commissioner
Case No. CAP-W-24-01
Order No. 36356
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Customer hearing scheduled on Boise water utility's application to increase
rates.
BOISE (Oct. 16, 2024)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host a customer hearing on
Nov. 1 to take testimony on an application from Capitol Water to increase the rates it charges to
offer service to customers.
The utility provides water to residential,commercial and private fire protection customers in Boise.
Rates were previously changed fifteen years ago, and the utility is seeking approval from the
commission to increase monthly rates by instituting a service charge of $5.12. That amount
represents an increase of 24.61 percent for customer bills. Capitol Water said the increase will help
recover expenses related to infrastructure maintenance, meter reading, customer service,
administrative costs and other fixed operational costs that do not vary with usage levels.
The commission can approve, deny or modify the utility's application.
The customer hearing will be Friday, Nov. 1, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (MDT) or after all
testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. The hearing will be held at the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 8, Suite 201-A, in Boise. In-person
attendance is required to submit testimony for the record. Those interested in listening to the
hearing can call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2870 913 0823 when prompted.
The commission is accepting written comments on Capitol Water's application until Oct.24,2024.
Comments are required to be filed through the commission's website or by e-mail unless computer
access is not available. To submit comments using the commission website, please visit
puc.idaho.gov and click on the "Case Comment Form" link on the upper left side of the page.
Please use case number CAP-W-24-01 when filling out the form. The commenter should also
include their name and address. If using e-mail, comments are required to be sent to the
commission secretary, Capitol Water and the city of Boise at the e-mail addresses listed below.
Commenters should include their name, address and case number CAP-W-24-01. If computer
access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission, Capitol Water and the city of
Boise at the addresses listed below. Those submitting comments through the mail are required to
include their name, address and case number CAP-W-24-01.
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For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
secretar cr,puc.idaho. og_v
Street address for express mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For Capitol Water:
H. Robert Price
Kathy Stockton
Capitol Water Corporation
2626 N. Eldorado St.
Boise, ID 83704
infogcapitolwatercorp.com
kantwwkrev(a,email.com
For the city of Boise:
Mary Grant
150 N. Capitol Blvd.
P.O. Box 500
Boise, ID 87701-0500
boiseci , attorney(ai)cityofboise.org
mm�rantgcityofboise.org
Additional information on Capitol Water's application is available at:
puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7279.
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