20250313Veolia Water Idaho 0313 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. VEO-W-24-01
Order No. 36504
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Commission schedules meeting dates, public comment deadline regarding
Veolia Water Idaho's application to increase rates.
BOISE (March 13,2025)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has scheduled dates for a
virtual workshop, customer hearing, technical hearing and set the deadline for public comments
regarding Veolia Water Idaho's application to increase rates.
The utility is seeking commission approval to increase rates by 20.5 percent. If the commission
approves the request in full, the average residential customer's bill will increase by$6.77 per
month and the average commercial customer's bill will increase by $24.63 per month.
Included in the utility's service territory are customers who were previously served by Eagle
Water Company. These customers were granted legacy status, which set their rates at a fixed
amount for a period of time. Rates will continue to phase in over time. If the utility's request is
approved in full, the Eagle average residential customer will see an increase of$4.52 per month
and the average Eagle commercial customer will see an increase of$16.42 per month.
Commission staff will host an online workshop on Thursday, March 20, 2025. They will present
an overview of Veolia's application and answer questions. The workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m.
and conclude at 8:00 p.m. or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes
first. To participate online,please visit idahogov.webex.com and enter meeting number 2630 100
0592 (no spaces between numbers). Then click on the green"Join"button. At the next window,
please enter this password: VeoliaWorkshop. Next,please click on the green"Join Webinar"
button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, then click on the "Next"
button. Then click on the green"Join Webinar"button.
To participate over the phone, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2630 100
0592 when prompted.
In addition to the online workshop, the commission will hold a customer hearing on Tuesday,
May 13, 2025, to take testimony for the record. The hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude
at 9:00 p.m. or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. The hearing
will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8,

Suite 201-A, Boise, ID, 83714. In-person attendance is required to submit testimony. Those
interested in listening to the hearing can call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2862
059 1623 when prompted.
The commission will hold a technical hearing from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May
21, 2025. It will be held at the commission's office at 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8,
Suite 201-A, Boise, ID, 83714. A technical hearing is an opportunity for parties to the case to
present witnesses, testimony and exhibits. To watch the hearing online,please visit
idahogov.webex.com and enter meeting number 2861 175 6228 (no spaces between numbers).
Then click on the green"Join"button. At the next window,please enter this password:
VeoliaHearing. Next,please click on the green "Join Webinar"button. At the next window,
please enter your name, e-mail address and click on the "Next"button. Then click on the green
"Join Webinar"button.
To listen to the hearing over the phone,please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number
2861 175 6228 when prompted.
Written comments on Veolia's application are being accepted until Tuesday, May 13, 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 VEO-W-24-01 when filling out the form. Those submitting comments using e-mail are
required to send them to the commission secretary and Veolia at the e-mail addresses listed
below. Comments are required to include the commenter's name, address and case number
VEO-W-24-01. If computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission
and Veolia at the addresses listed below. Mailed comments are required to include the
commenter's name, address and case number VEO-W-24-01.
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 Veolia:

Preston N. Carter
Morgan D. Goodin
Megann E. Meier
Givens Pursley LLP
601 W. Bannock St.
Boise, ID 83702
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
David Njuguna
Director-Regulatory Business
Veolia Water M&S (Paramus), Inc.
461 From Road, Suite 400
Paramus,NJ 07052
[e-mail]
Additional information on Veolia's application is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7414.