20250603News 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. VEO-W-24-01
Order No. 36624
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Commission approves proposed settlement that will change the rates water
utility charges to offer service.
BOISE (June 3, 2025)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a settlement that
will allow Veolia Water Idaho to increase rates that will pay for operating expenses and costs.
The settlement was approved by the commission on May 30. Veolia Water Idaho initially asked
for commission approval to increase customer rates by 19.84 percent.
The settlement allows Veolia to collect an additional $7 million in base revenue to cover
expenses and costs, which represents an 11.8 percent increase in base rates. The utility said the
increase is needed to cover the costs of increased operating expenses, recover costs associated
with plant in service additions, and produce a fair rate of return.
In its decision approving the settlement, the commission determined it would allow Veolia Water
Idaho to operate sustainably and reduce the effects of the rate increase on customers.
Additional information is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7414.