20251015News Release.pdf

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Little,Governor
P.O. Box 83720. Boise, ID 83720-0074 Edward Lodge, President
John R.Hammond, Jr.,Commissioner
Dayn Hertfie,Commissioner
Case No. BCW-W-25-01
Order No. 36799
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Commission approves water utility's application to become regulated.
BOISE (Oct. 15, 2025)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has granted a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity(CPCN)that will give a northern Idaho water utility the
authority to provide service to customers.
Bear Claw Water System, LLC serves customers in the Bear Claw Subdivision in Bonner
County. It is a corporation operating and managing a water system for compensation in Idaho
and is, therefore, a public utility subject to the Commission's regulation under Idaho code.
Bear Claw Water System will be required to adopt the Commission's Uniform Customer
Relations Rules (UCRR) and Utility Customer Information Rules. The UCRR requires the utility
to submit certain documents for Commission review and approval. The documents include a
tariff, various customer notices and an annual rules summary.
The Commission directed the utility to maintain the current rates it charges customers to provide
service. A separate case will be opened to evaluate if the interim rates are fair,just and
reasonable.
Additional information is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7576.