20250224Priest Lake Water 0224 Release.pdf.pdf

lr �_ Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad LitUe,Governor
P.O. Box 83720, Boise. ID 83770-0074 Edward Lodge, President
John R.Hammond, Jr.,Commissioner
Dayn Hardie,Commissioner
Case No. PLW-W-24-02
Order No. 36471
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Intervenor, written comment deadlines set in water utility's application
seeking to increase rates.
BOISE (Feb. 24, 2025)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has set deadlines for written
comments and intervenor participation for a northern Idaho water utility's application to increase
the rates it charges for service.
Priest Lake Water, LLC serves 72 customers in the Marvin Estates Subdivision near Priest Lake,
Idaho. When the subdivision is completely built out, Priest Lake Water could serve up to 113
lots. The utility is asking for commission approval to increase its rates from the current single
flat monthly rate of$37 to a flat monthly rate of$98 for residential customers and a flat monthly
rate of$100 for commercial customers.
The commission can approve, deny or modify the application.
The commission has set a March 12 deadline to request intervenor status. Intervenors in a case
are allowed to participate in the proceedings for applications submitted to the commission. Those
interested in becoming an intervenor can send an e-mail to [e-mail]. If
computer access is not available, a request can be mailed to:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Street address for express mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

Written comments on the application are being accepted until April 9, 2025. Comments are
required to be filed through the commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access is not
available. To comment using the 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 PLW-W-24-02
when filling out the form. Those submitting comments using e-mail are required to send them to
the commission secretary and Priest Lake Water at the e-mail addresses listed below. Comments
are required to include the commenter's name, address and case number PLW-W-24-02. If
computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission and Priest Lake
Water at the addresses listed below. Mailed comments are required to include the commenter's
name, address and case number PLW-W-24-02.
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]
Street address for express mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For Priest Lake Water:
Jared Horlacher
279 Tracy Lane
Priest Lake, ID 83856
[e-mail]
Sarah B. McOwen
102 Superior St.
P.O. Box C
Sandpoint, ID 83864
[e-mail]
Additional information is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7451.