20251106Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_36837.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
November 6,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF CAPITOL WATER ) CASE NO. CAP-W-25-02
CORPORATION'S APPLICATION FOR )
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN ) PROCEDURE
THE STATE OF IDAHO )
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER
HEARING
ORDER NO. 36837
On August 14, 2025, Capitol Water Corporation("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission("Commission")requesting authority to increase its base tariff rates for water
service in the State of Idaho by 6.004%, effective September 1, 2025 ("Application").
On September 3, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Application, a Notice of
Intervention Deadline establishing a 21-day intervention period, and Notice of Suspension
suspending the Company's proposed effective date. The Commission granted intervenor status to
the city of Boise City ("Boise City") through an order issued on October 6, 2025. On October 7,
2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Parties.
With this Order, the Commission provides notice that: (1) the Application may be
processed under Modified Procedure with established comment deadlines; (2) Commission Staff
("Staff')will hold a virtual public workshop;and(3)the Commission will hold a customer hearing.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure 201-204,IDAPA 31.01.01.201—.204.
The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an
effective means for obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
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NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
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Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments, must do so by January 15, 2026. Comments must be filed through the
Commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment
electronically, please access the Commission's website at http://www.puc.idaho.gov/. Click the
"Case Comment Form" and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of
this document.
To file by e-mail, persons must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary and all
parties at the e-mail addresses listed below. Persons submitting a comment by e-mail must provide
their name, address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting
a comment by e-mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a
public record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is
available for public and media inspection.
If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and
the Parties at the addresses below.Persons submitting a comment by mail must provide their name,
address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting a comment
by mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record
under Idaho Code§74-101(13),and all information provided by such person is available for public
and media inspection.
For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary H. Robert Price
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Kathy Stockton, Consultant
P.O. Box 83720 Capitol Water Corporation
Boise, ID 83702-0074 2626 Eldorado
secretarykpuc.idaho.gov Boise, ID 83704-5926
infogcapitolwatercorp.c om
waterconsultantkls&gmail.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
February 5, 2026.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received
within the time limit set, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and enter its final
order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit set, the
Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal hearing.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public,
informational workshop on Thursday, December 11, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MT) and
ending at 9:00 p.m., or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes
first. The purpose of the workshop is to provide the public with an overview of the Application.
At the start of the workshop, Staff will give a presentation on the Application. Following the
presentation, the public may ask Staff questions about the Application.
To participate online,please visit teamsdive.com; click on the"Join a meeting" option on
the upper left side of the page; type 297 339 201 1552 in the "Meeting ID" window; then type
zD2mk9ms in the "Meeting passcode"window.
To participate by telephone, call 1-208-985-2810 then entering the conference ID number
of. 521 897188#when prompted.
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a customer hearing in
this matter in Boise, Idaho, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m. (MT) and
ending at 7:30 p.m., or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
The Commission, in its discretion, may adjust the scheduled times as necessary. The customer
hearing will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard,
Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714. Persons attending the hearing in-person will have an
opportunity to provide testimony. Persons may also participate in the hearing via telephone by
calling 1-208-985-2810 then entering the conference ID number of. 997 725199#when prompted.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by January 15, 2026. The Company
must file any reply comments by February 5, 2026.
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff shall hold a virtual, online, public, informational
workshop on Thursday, December 11, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MT) and ending at 9:00 p.m.,
or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall hold a customer hearing in Boise,
Idaho, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m. (MT) and ending at 7:30 p.m., or after
all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21,
2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary.See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 61h day of
November 2025.
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