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Valiant Idaho, LLC December 3, 2025
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Valiant Idaho, LLC
SCHEDULES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
SCHEDULE 1 FLAT RATE WATER SERVICES
SCHEDULE 2 NON-RECURRING CHARGES
GENERAL RULES®ULATIONS FOR SMALL WATER UTILITIES
1. GENERAL
2. DEFINITIONS
3. SERVICE FOR NEW CUSTOMERS
4. DEPOSITS
5. RATES
6. BILLING AND PAYMENT
7. METERING(If Applicable)
8. CUSTOMER PLUMBING AND APPLIANCES
9. CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
10. INSTALLATION OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS
11. REPLACEMENT OR ENLARGEMENT OF SERVICE CONNECTION
12. DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION OF SERVICE
13. EXTENSION OF WATER MAINS
14. FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
15. MISCELLANEOUS
16. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
APPENDIX UNIFORM MAIN EXTENSION RULE FOR WATER UTILITIES
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SCHEDULE 1.
FLAT RATE WATER SERVICES
Frequency of Billing:
Customers will be billed monthly, payable within 20 days of the billing
date.
Fixed Customer Charge:
Service Size
$67.00 3/4" and 1" Flowing
$45.00 3/4" and 1" Non-flowing
Note: Flowing is charged to a customer who consumes water. Non-
flowing is charged to a customer who is not consuming water.
Note - For clarification:
• Office hours — 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday (Time when
customers can reach the Company).
• Business Hours — 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• After Hours — 5:01 PM p.m. to 7:59 a.m., Monday through Friday and
weekends.
• Observed holidays — New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day,
Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas
Day (or the day observed for any State holiday).
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SCHEDULE 2
NON-RECURRING CHARGES
Reconnection Charge:
Applies when a Customer requests reconnection following disconnection
of service for:
• non-payment
• a dangerous condition caused by the Customer (e.g., lack of
certified cross connection control)
Does not apply to situations where the Customer requests disconnection
to make repairs or prevent water damage to the Customer's property.
Also does not apply when service was disconnected by the Company for
its convenience.
$20.00 applies 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays and weekends
$40.00 applies any other time
Returned Payment Charge:
Applies when a Customer's check or electronic payment is not honored
by his/her financial institution due to lack of sufficient funds in an
account, a closed account, or some other reason.
$20.00
Late Payment Charge:
Applies to the past-due balance owed at the time of the next billing.
One percent (1%)
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Hook Up Charge:
A non-refundable charge that applies when the Company installs a new
service connection in order to provide water to a new customer. The
Company assumes ownership and responsibility for maintenance of the
meter and all pipes and equipment between the Company's main and
the meter at the completion of the new service connection.
Meter Installation & Inspection $100.00
Meter and Materials $500.00
The new customer may, at their option, choose to have Company
install the new hook-up for costs listed in the tariff OR hire an approved
independent contractor* to perform the new connection installation.
Company will inspect and approve the work to ensure compliance with
the Company's installation requirements.
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GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
FOR SMALL WATER UTILITIES
1. GENERAL
1.1. The Customer, in receiving water service, and the Company, in
providing water service, shall both agree to abide by these rules and
regulations.
1.2. In the event that there is a conflict between the Company's Tariff and
the Utility Customer Relations Rules (UCRR), the Rules and
Regulations of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission)
shall take precedence unless an exception has been granted.
1.3. All recurring and non-recurring charges shall be approved in advance
by the Commission.
1.4. Copies of the Company's rates and summary of rules and regulations
shall be available at the Company's office and provided to Customers
upon commencement of service, and annually thereafter in accordance
with the UCRR.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1. Applicant — a potential Customer (person, business or other entity)
applying for service to the Company and subject to the Commission's
rules and regulations.
2.2. Billina Period the period of time between bills from the Company for
normal services rendered.
2.3. Commission Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
2.4. Commodity Charge —A recurring charge based only on the quantity of
water used. (aka — Usage Charge, Volume Charge)
2.5. Company— the water Company.
2.6. Complete Installation — Includes the costs of tapping the main and
installing a service line to the curb stop and installing a complete Pit
Setter and meter.
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2.7. Connection or Hookup Fee —A nonrecurring charge paid by a
Customer requesting service for partial or full recovery of the
Company's cost of providing a new service connection.
One time connection to the utility's distribution system. The Company
assumes ownership and responsibility for maintenance of the meter
and all pipes and equipment between the Company's main and the
meter at the time of the customer's connection to the Company's water
system.
2.8. Contribution in Aid of Construction — a nonrecurring charge paid by a
Customer or developer to help defray the cost of system expansion.
2.9. Corp Stop — (Corporation Stop) A valve, typically located on the
service line and adjacent to the Company's Main.
2.10. Curbstoo — a valve attached to the water line between a water main
and a property owners building. The stop box houses the curbstop
and can be used to turn off water service in the event of an emergency
or when the property owner's shut off valve is broken.
2.11. Customer — a person, business or other entity responsible for paying
bills and complying with the rules and regulations of the Company.
2.12. Customer Charge — a recurring fixed charge to recover a portion of the
cost of providing water service that does not vary with the quantity of
water consumed. (aka — Minimum Charge, Monthly Charge)
2.13. Developer—A person, firm or corporation who (1) sells two or more
lots, parcels or tracts of land to others for the purpose of constructing
thereon any type of building or (2) constructs any type of building, on
land which is for sale, lease or rent by or to another party (ies).
2.14. Disconnected Service — Parcel that previously had water service but
was turned off voluntarily or involuntarily.
2.15. Extraordinary Circumstances — Conditions not typically encountered
when performing a hook-up. This may include the installation of service
lines longer than 50 feet, excavation through rock outcrops, or
excavation in areas with high water tables requiring additional
equipment for water removal.
2.16. Fixed or Flat Rate — a recurring charge of a fixed amount, usually in an
unmetered system.
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2.17. Franchise Charge — the tax imposed on a Company by a governmental
entity for the privilege of doing business within its boundaries. (aka —
Franchise Tax, Franchise Fee)
2.18. HookUp Charge — a nonrecurring charge paid by a Customer
requesting service for partial or full recovery of the Company's cost of
providing a new service connection. (aka — Connection Charge, New
Connection Charge)
2.19. Irrigation Charges — Irrigation services may be discontinued,
disconnected, or regulated by the utility company if determined
necessary for the utility company to insure availability for all
Customers.
2.20. Late Payment Charge —the non-recurring charge levied against any
delinquent balance.
2.21. Minimum Charae — the minimum recurring charge for a billing period
that may or may not include a specified quantity of water.
2.22. Multiple family housing development—Any building or buildings
consisting of two or more living units.
2.23. Nonrecurring Charges — the charges that are assessed in certain
circumstances and do not occur from one each billing period to the
next.
2.24. Pit Setter and Meter— Includes the materials and costs necessary to
install the Pit Setter (with meter enclosure) and meter and connect it to
the Corp Stop.
2.25. Premises —the Customer's property including out buildings, which are
normally located on one lot, or parcel of ground.
2.26. Rate Schedule — the schedules of all recurring and nonrecurring
charges of the Company.
2.27. Reconnection Charge — the charge paid by a Customer to the
Company to restore service after disconnection.
2.28. Recurring Charges — the charges that are assessed each billing
period.
2.29. Tap Main and Install service line to the Curb Stop— Includes
connection to the main, installing up to 50 feet of line between the Corp
Stop and the Curb Stop.
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2.30. Tariff— the rate schedules and the rules and regulations, which govern
the Company's service.
2.31. Tiered Rate — an inclining block rate structure. The rate or price of
water increases with each consecutive block.
2.32. Uniform Main Extension Rule of Water Utilities— all extensions of
distribution mains from the Company's existing distribution system, to
serve new Customers, except for those specifically excluded in the rule
shall be made under the provisions of this Rule unless specific
authority is first obtained from the Commission. (Order No. 7830,
Case No. U-1500-22)
2.33. Usage Charge — a recurring charge based only on the quantity of water
used. (aka — Commodity Charge, Volume Charge)
2.34. Utility Customer Relations Rules (UCRRJ - Customer Relations Rules
for Gas, Electric, and Water Public Utilities Regulated by the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission (The Utility Customer Relations Rules) -
IDAPA 31.21.01.000 et seq.
3. SERVICE FOR NEW CUSTOMERS
3.1. The Company shall furnish service to applicants within its certificated
service area in accordance with rates and the rules and regulations
approved by the Commission.
3.2. Applicants for water service may be required to sign a standard form of
service application.
3.3. The Company shall not be obligated to provide service at a service
location until any required deposit has been received by the Company
in accordance with the UCRR.
3.4. No rate contract or application is assignable from one user to another,
except upon agreement of all parties concerned.
3.5. Special contracts may be required where large investments in special
facilities are necessary to provide the requested service. The
Company may require contribution toward such investment and
establish such minimum charges as are deemed necessary. All such
contracts shall be subject to the approval of the Commission.
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3.6. The Company reserves the right to place limitations on the amount and
character of water service it will supply and to refuse service if, in its
opinion:
a. the Company is required to refuse or limit service by regulatory
authorities having jurisdiction over the Company;
b. the requested service installation is of larger size than is necessary
to properly serve the premises;
c. the permanency of the building, structure, or institution requesting
to be served is such that the Company's investment in such
service is jeopardized,
d. the depth of the applicant's service line is less than the minimum
depth required for frost protection;
e. the applicants' proposed service, main or other appurtenance does
not conform to good engineering design or meet the standard
specifications of the Company; or
f. if the applicant refuses to agree to abide by the rules and
regulations of the Company.
If the Company denies service to an applicant for any reason, it shall
immediately provide the applicant with a written explanation of its
decision in accordance with the UCRR.
4. DEPOSITS
4.1. Rules and Regulations regarding deposits can be found in the UCRR.
5. RATES
5.1. Rates charged for water service and supply shall be those published in
the Company's tariff and approved by the Commission.
6. BILLING AND PAYMENT
6.1. All Customers shall be billed on a regular basis as identified on the
applicable rate schedule.
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6.2. If the system is metered, the Company shall try to read the meters
prior to each billing unless specified differently on the applicable rate
schedule. If the Company's meter reader is unable to gain access to
the premises to read the meter, or in the event the meter fails to
register, the Company will estimate the Customer's water consumption
for the current billing period based on known consumption for a prior
similar period or average of several periods. Subsequent readings will
automatically adjust for differences between estimated and actual.
Bills based on estimated consumption shall be clearly marked as
"estimated."
6.3. All bills shall clearly indicate the balance due, and may be due and
payable no less than 20 days after the date rendered. All bills not paid
by due date may be considered delinquent and service may be
disconnected subject to the provisions of the UCRR.
6.4. A Late Payment Charge may be levied against any delinquent account.
All payments received by the next billing date shall be applied to the
Customer's account prior to calculating the Late Payment Charge.
6.5. The minimum bill or Customer charge shall apply when service is
provided for less than one month, unless otherwise stated in the
appropriate schedule.
6.6. Owners of premises with one or more buildings, stores, apartments,
condominiums, or any other divisions of like or similar character, all of
which are served from one (1) service connection are responsible for
the entire water charges. If the owner desires to cease being
responsible for water bills for such places and desires that the
occupant of each division will be responsible for her or her respective
bill, such transfer of responsibility will not be accepted or recognized by
the Company until the plumbing arrangements of the building or
premises are so changed by the owner or his or her agent as to permit
the Company, to its satisfaction, to serve each division or occupant
separately from the other occupants in the same building.
6.7. Accounts shall be continued and water bills rendered regularly until the
Company has been duly notified to discontinue service.
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7. METERING (IF APPLICABLE)
7.1. Meters will be installed by the Company near the Customer's property
line or at any other reasonable location on the Customer's premises
that is mutually agreed upon.
7.2. The Company's representative shall be given access to the Customer's
premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of obtaining meter
readings. In the event of recurring inaccessibility the Company may, at
its option and after notifying the Customer, relocate its metering
equipment at the Customer's expense.
7.3. The Company shall be responsible for the maintenance of its metering
equipment. Meters are considered to be sufficiently accurate if tests
indicate that meter accuracy is within + 2 percent. When for any
reason a meter fails to register within these limits of accuracy, the
Customer's use of water shall be estimated based on available data
and charges shall be adjusted accordingly. Corrected bills shall then
be sent out to the Customer and additional payment or refund
arrangements shall be made in accordance with the UCRR.
7.4. If applicable, the Company reserves the right to test and/or replace any
meter. Upon deposit of a "Meter Testing Charge" by a Customer, the
Company will test the Customer's meter. If the test indicates that the
meter over registers by more than 2 percent, it shall be replaced with
an accurate meter at no cost to the Customer and the "Meter Testing
Charge" shall be refunded and water bills shall be adjusted in
accordance with the UCRR. Meter Testing Charges shall require prior
approval by the Commission.
7.5. At the Company's discretion, un-metered Customers may be converted
to metered service if such transition occurs in a planned, systematic
manner without unreasonable discriminations and if the Company has
an approved metered rate.
7.6. The Company will have the right to set meters or other devices without
notice to the Customer for the detection and prevention of fraud.
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7.7. In any building where the meter is to be installed in the basement, the
incoming water pipe must enter the basement at least sixteen (16)
inches from the riser in order that a meter can be set in a horizontal
position in the basement. All pipes to the different parts of the building
or grounds must lead from the riser at least one (1) foot above the
elbow.
8. CUSTOMER PLUMBING AND APPLIANCES
8.1. All plumbing, piping, fixtures, and appliances on the Customer's side of
the service connection will be installed and maintained under the
responsibility and at the expense of the Customer or owner of the
premises.
8.2. The plumbing, piping, fixtures, and appliances shall be maintained in
conformity with all municipal, state, and federal requirements. The
nature and condition of this plumbing, piping, and equipment will be
such as not to endanger life or property, interfere with service to other
Customers or permit those with metered services to divert system
water without meter registration.
8.3. A stop-and-waste valve will be installed on the Customer's plumbing in
a place always accessible and so located as to permit shutting off the
water for the entire premises with the least possible delay.
8.4. All persons having boilers, water tanks or other equipment supplied by
direct pressure from the Company's mains should install a pressure
relief valve, or other device to serve the same purpose, so as to
prevent excess pressure from forcing hot water and/or steam back into
the water meter and mains of the Company. All damage to the
Company's property resulting from the failure to properly equip
plumbing with a relief valve will be billed to the Customer.
8.5. The Company is not obligated to perform any service whatever in
locating leaks or other trouble with the Customer's piping.
8.6. Property owners will not be allowed to connect the water service of
different properties together.
8.7. No Customer shall permit any person from another premises to take
water from his or her water service or tap for more than (1) week
without the written permission and consent of the Company.
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8.8. All of the Customer's service pipes and fixtures must be kept in repair
and protected from freezing at his or her expense. When there are
leaking or defective pipes or fixtures, the water may be turned off at the
option of the Company until the proper repairs are made.
9. CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
9.1. Cross Connection — Back-flow Prevention: When the premises served
by the Company are also served in any manner from another water
supply of any kind, an approved back-flow prevention device shall be
installed at the service connection. Water service for either standby or
other purposes will not be furnished until piping and connections are
inspected and approved by a representative of the Company.
a. In accordance with its Cross Connection Control Program, as
required by the Idaho State Department of Environmental Quality,
the Company shall maintain an inspection program to locate cross
connections and determine suitable protection. An appropriate
back-flow prevention assembly shall be installed on any
Customer's service connection where an actual or potential health
hazard is determined by the Company to exist. Installed
assemblies shall appear on the Idaho State Department of
Environmental Quality's list of approved back-flow prevention
assemblies and be inspected by the Company.
b. In the event of a back-flow prevention device is required, it shall be
installed and maintained at the Customer's expense. A dangerous
condition posing a threat to public health may result from a
Customer's failure to properly install or maintain the required
device. The required device shall be tested annually by a licensed
tester at the Customer's expense. If the Company determines that
the device has not been tested annually, it may issue a notice to
terminate service absent proof of testing. If the Customer fails to
provide proof that the device has been tested or otherwise fails to
comply with the Company's notice, the Company may discontinue
service. If the Company determines that a dangerous condition
exists and immediate action is necessary to eliminate an
immediate health hazard, it may discontinue service without notice
to the Customer in accordance with the Commission's Utility
Customer Relations Rules (IDAPA 31.21.01.303).
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c. In accordance with Idaho State Plumbing Code Section 602.0,
regarding Unlawful Connections (see IDAPA 07.02.06.011), no
potable water supply piping on a premise served by the Company
shall be made in such a manner that it will be possible for non-
potable water to enter any part of the Company's water system.
The Company shall determine the type of device or permanent
physical separation required for protection in accordance with its
Cross Connection Control Program. Installation of any device or
separation shall be inspected by the Company.
10. INSTALLATION OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS
10.1. The service connection is the property of the Company and as such,
the Company is responsible for its installation and maintenance. It
consists of piping, curb stop, valve or meter box, and a meter, if the
system is metered. The service connection transmits water from the
Company's water main to a valve or meter box generally located near
the Customer's property line. All piping, valves, or appliances beyond
this point (curb stop or meter) shall be the property and responsibility
of the Customer.
10.2. The Company reserves the right to designate the size and location of
the service line, curb stop, meter (if applicable) and meter or valve box,
and the amount of space that must be left unobstructed for the
installation and future maintenance and operation thereof.
10.3. Where a service connection is desired for premises on which there is
no permanent structure, the Company will install a service connection
to said premises only upon payment by the applicant of the estimated
cost of said service connection. If within a period of five (5) years from
the installation of said service connection a permanent structure is
erected on the premises, the Company will refund, with interest, the
difference between any approved new Customer charges in effect at
the time of connection, and the applicant's advance.
10.4. The extra costs of any out off the ordinary circumstances requiring
additional equipment or special construction techniques involved in the
installation of a service connection will be agreed to in advance by the
Customer and the Company.
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11. REPLACEMENT OR ENLARGEMENT OF SERVICE CONNECTION
11.1. Unless otherwise provided herein, the Company shall replace or
enlarge service connections at its own expense as follows:
a. whenever it is necessary to change the location of any service
connection due to relocation or abandonment of the Company's
mains; and,
b. for commercial or industrial services where the type or volume of
use has changed and the enlargement will result in sufficient
increase in annual revenue to justify the enlargement.
11.2. The relocation, enlargement, or reduction of service connections for
the convenience of the Customer will be at the expense of the
Customer. Prior to such relocation, enlargement, or reduction, the
Customer will deposit the estimated cost thereof with the Company.
Within fifteen (15) days, a refund will be made to the Customer in the
amount by which the estimated cost exceeds the actual cost. The
amount by which the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost will be
due and payable within fifteen (15) days after billing for such
deficiency.
11.3. Enlargement of any service connection will be made only after such
time as the Customer's plumbing inside his or her premises have been
enlarged sufficiently to accommodate the additional capacity.
12. DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION OF SERVICE
12.1. When a Customer desires to discontinue service he shall give notice to
the Company at least two (2) days in advance and be responsible for
all water consumed for the two (2) days after the date of such notice.
12.2. The Company shall discontinue a Customer's service on an involuntary
basis only in accordance with UCRR.
12.3. When it becomes necessary for the Company to involuntarily
discontinue water service to a Customer, service shall be reconnected
only after all bills for service then due have been paid or satisfactory
payment arrangements have been made.
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12.4. A reconnection fee may be charged each time a Customer is
disconnected (either voluntarily or involuntarily) and reconnected at the
same premises. The reconnection charge will be paid before service is
restored. Reconnection charges shall not be charged for any situation
or circumstance in which the Customer's water supply is disconnected
by the Company for its convenience.
12.5. The Company reserves the right at any time, upon notice, to shut off
the water for maintenance or expansion and, in emergencies, may do
so without notice. The Company shall at all times use reasonable
diligence and care to prevent interruption of said water service.
12.6. Except in the case of an emergency, no one, except an authorized
Company representative, shall turn-on or turn-off the water on the
Company's side of the service connection.
13. EXTENSION OF WATER MAINS
13.1. The extension of system water mains for the purpose of providing new
service shall be handled in accordance with the "Uniform Main
Extension Rules for Small Water Companies."
14. FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
14.1. All private fire service connections from the main to the property line,
including all valves, shall be furnished and installed by the Company.
All fire service line connections will be separate from potable service
lines, except that residential fire protection systems conforming to
NFPA 13D standards for flow through usage will be permitted on the
meter size range one-inch or smaller (<=1).
14.2. The Company reserves the right to require, at any time, a meter and
appropriate back flow prevention device to be furnished and installed
on the Customer's fire service connection. The Customer shall be
responsible to pay the associated costs of materials, installation, and
overheads. The meter and required back flow prevention device shall
be inspected and approved by the Company.
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14.3. If the installation of a private fire service shall require an extension of
the existing mains of the Company, the cost of such extension shall be
borne by the Customer. All private fire services shall be equipped with
sealed gate valves or thermal automatic openings. Meters may be
placed on fire services by the Company at any time; however, metered
rates will not apply unless improper use of water is disclosed.
14.4. Any Customer with a hydrant located on their property is responsible to
make sure that access to the hydrant is not blocked by landscaping,
trees, shrubs, or fences. Fire department personnel must be able to
reach all sides of a hydrant.
15. MISCELLANEOUS
15.1. No person acting either on his or her own behalf or as an agent of any
person, firm, corporation, or municipality not authorized by the
Company shall take any water from any fire hydrant on the Company's
system except in the case of an emergency.
15.2. No person shall place upon or about any hydrant, gate, box, meter,
meter box or other property of the Company any building material or
other substance so as to prevent free access at all times to the same.
15.3. Service will be maintained to domestic Customers on a preferential
basis. Delivery of water under all schedules may be restricted,
interrupted, or curtailed at the discretion of the Company in case of
shortage or threatened shortage of water.
15.4. The Company representative shall be given access to the premises of
the Customer at all reasonable hours for obtaining meter readings, for
turning on or shutting off the flow of water, for inspecting, removing,
repairing, or protecting from abuse or fraud any of the property of the
Company installed on the premises. Access shall be granted at all
times for emergency purposes.
15.5. No one shall tamper or interfere with the Company's equipment or
property, nor shall repairs, connections or replacements be made
without the Company authorization.
15.6. Whenever an applicant desires service of a character for which there is
no available service classification, a contract may be executed in lieu of
a tariff. Any such contract shall be subject to the approval of the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission.
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15.7. Except in case of an emergency, no one other than Company personnel
shall open or close any of the Company's curb stops or valves in any
public or private line.
15.8. If the customer's property is vacant and the Company is not notified to
terminate service, the customer will be responsible for any damage to
the Customer's property arising from freezing, water damage, injury to
the water service or any other failure.
16. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
APPENDIX
UNIFORM MAIN EXTENSION RULE FOR WATER UTILITIES
See the Public Utilities Commission Web page (PUC.idaho.gov) to find the Uniform
Main Extension Rule of Water Utilities. All extensions of distribution mains from the
Company's existing distribution system, to serve new Customers, except for those
specifically excluded in the rule shall be made under the provisions of this Rule
unless specific authority is first obtained from the Commission. (Order No. 7830,
Case No. U-1500-22)
Also see the See the Public Utilities Commission Web page (PUC.idaho.gov) to find
the Utility Customer Relations Rules (UCRR) — Customer Relations Rules for Gas,
Electric, and Water Public Utilities Regulated by the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission (The Utility Customer Relations Rules) - IDAPA 31.21.01.000 et seq.
Issued: Issued by Valiant Idaho, LLC
Effective: 10/21/2025 Willia aberm n, Managing Member
Order No. 36818