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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250521News Release.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. FLS-W-24-02 Order No. 36542 Contact: Adam Rush Office: (208) 334-0339 E-mail: adam.rush@puc.idaho.gov NEWS RELEASE: Virtual workshop, written comments deadline scheduled for eastern Idaho water utility's application to change rates. BOISE (May 21, 2025)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has scheduled a virtual workshop to share information on an eastern Idaho water utility's application to change the rates it charges customers for water service and has set a written comments deadline. Falls Water serves approximately 6,833 residential and commercial customers northeast of Idaho Falls in Bonneville County. The utility consists of the Falls Water, Taylor Mountain and Morningview systems. Based on the meter size and amount of water used, customers in the Falls Water and Taylor Mountain systems could see their monthly bills increase between 27 percent and 44 percent. Customers served by the Morningview system could see their monthly bills decrease between 19 percent and 56 percent, based on their meter size and amount of water used. The commission can approve, deny or modify the utility's application. The workshop will be held Wednesday, May 28, and will begin at 6:00 p.m. (MDT). At the workshop, commission staff will present an overview of the application and answer questions. To participate online,please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2862 887 3966 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green "Join"button. At the next window, please enter this password: FallsWater. Next,please click on the green"Join Webinar"button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, and 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 2862 887 3966 when prompted. The commission is accepting written comments on the application until July 3, 2025. Comments are required to be filed through the commission website or by e-mail unless computer access is not available. To comment electronically,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 FLS-W-24-02 when filling out the form. To comment using e-mail, please send comments to the e-mail addresses listed below and include case number FLS-W-24-02. Commenters are required to include their name and address. If computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission secretary and Falls Water at the addresses listed below. Commenters are required to include case number FLS-W-24-02, as well as their name and address. For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission: Commission Secretary Idaho Public Utilities Commission P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0074 secretary@puc.idaho.gov Street address for express mail: 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Building 8, Suite 201-A Boise, ID 83714 For Falls Water Co., Inc.: Preston N. Carter Givens Pursley LLP 601 W. Bannock St. Boise, ID 83702 prestoncarter@givenspursley.com stephaniew@givenspursley.com K. Scott Bruce Falls Water Co., Inc. 2180 North Deborah Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401 scottl@fallswater.com Additional information on the utility's application is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7423.