20241119News Release.pdf

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Litile,Governor
P.O. Banc 83720. Boise, ID 83720-0074 Eric Anderson, President
Ain R.Mammo* Jr,Cbmmissloner
Edward Lodge,Commissioner
Case No. DRY-W-24-01
Order No. 36382
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: adam.rush(&puc.idaho.gov
NEWS RELEASE: Interlocutory order approves proposed settlement between water utility and
commission staff.
BOISE (Nov. 19, 2024)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a proposed
settlement between Dry Creek Water Company, LLC and commission staff that concludes a
formal investigation into whether the utility should be regulated and will result in the utility
coming under commission regulation.
Dry Creek Water owns a water distribution system northwest of Boise and provides water to
approximately 381 customers in the Dry Creek Ranch community. When fully built out, it is
anticipated the utility will serve significantly more customers. Dry Creek Water is not currently
regulated by the commission and does not have a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
The commission will begin formally regulating Dry Creek Water on Jan. 1, 2025. This will give
the utility additional time to amend corporate papers, adjust billing practices, simplify tax issues
and reduce litigation risks. Commission staff involved in the investigation believe the utility's
existing rates are fair,just and reasonable. Dry Creek Water agreed it would not raise customer
rates until the commission issues it a certificate of public convenience and necessity in January.
As part of the proposed settlement, Dry Creek Water agreed to stop providing water service to
homeowners through the Dry Creek Ranch Homeowners Association and instead directly serve
and bill homeowners by early November of 2024.
Additional information is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7309.