20260102News Release.pdf

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Littte,Governor
P.O. Box 83720. Boise. ID 83720-0074 Edward Lodge, Resident
John R.Hamnwnd, Jr.,Commissioner
Dayn Hardie,Commissioner
Case No. SWS-W-25-02
Order No. 36896
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Northern Idaho water utility files application seeking approval to increase
rates.
BOISE (Jan. 2, 2026)—A water utility that serves customers in the Blanchard, Idaho, area has
submitted an application to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seeking approval to increase
the rates it charges to provide service.
CDS Stoneridge Utilities, LLC is seeking approval to raise overall revenues by 43 percent. It
said the increase is needed to address system deficiencies identified in a Department of
Environmental Quality sanitary survey. The utility also said the Stoneridge Golf Course,which
accounted for nearly 40 percent of the water purchased from the company, built its own well and
no longer buys water from the utility. It said rates need to be adjusted to account for the lost
revenue and continue to service existing obligations.
CDS Stoneridge is proposing to raise revenues by increasing monthly customer charges based on
meter size ranging from 3/4"to 6.0".
Commission staff will work with the utility to gather information and create a record that, once
completed, will be given to the Commission for its review and a decision. The Commission can
approve, deny or modify proposed rate changes.
Additional information is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7662.