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Syringa Water Company, Inc. January 26,12026
Tariff No. 2 IDAHO PUBLIC
Sheet 1 Original UTILITIES COMMISSION
Syringa Water Company, Inc.
SCHEDULES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
SCHEDULE 1 METERED WATER RATES
SCHEDULE 2 NON-RECURRING CHARGES
GENERAL RULES®ULATIONS FOR SMALL WATER UTILITIES
1. GENERAL
2. DEFINITIONS
3. SERVICE FOR NEW CUSTOMERS
4. DEPOSITS
S. RATES
6. BILLING AND PAYMENT
z 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
METERED WATER RATES
Frequency of Billing:
Customers will be billed monthly based on the meter readings since the
previous billing period, payable within 15 days of the billing date.
Meter readings will be done near the end of each month, except when
conditions make meters inaccessible. In the event the Company cannot
read a customer's meter for a billing period, the customer will only be billed
the minimum monthly charge. The Company aggregates the monthly
allowance (i.e. 20,000 gallons) for each month that no meter reading is
taken and bills for all usage exceeding the allowances on the next bill
issued after the meter reading is taken.
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.
$60.00 per month
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Usage Charge:
The Usage Charge is calculated by multiplying metered water consumption
during the billing period by the rate per unit of measurement. The total
Usage Charge is the sum of charges for each Tier.
Tier 1: 0 to 20,000 gallons $ 2.50
Tier 2: 20,001 to 40,000 gallons $ 4.00
_Tier 3: 40,001 to 80,000 gallons $ 6.00
Tier 4: 80,001 to 120,000 gallons $12.00
Tier 5: 120,001 gallons and over $14.00
• The Customer shall pay a bill equal to the sum of the Customer Charge
and the Usage Charge.
• To contact the Company, refer to the billing statement for information.
• 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, it
does not apply when service was disconnected by the Company for its
convenience.
$50.00
Returned Payment Charge:
Applies when a Customer's check or electronic payment is not honored by
a financial institution. (e.g. due to lack of sufficient funds or a closed
account)
$20.00
Late Payment Charge:
Applies to the past-due balance owed at the time of the next billing.
One percent (1%) per month
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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 Billing 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.
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
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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 Curbstop 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.
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
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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 Charge—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.
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
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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 (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.
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.
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
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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.
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
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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 their 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
their 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.
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
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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 overregisters 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.
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 stopandwaste 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
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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 their water service or tap for more than (1)week without the written
permission and consent of the Company.
8.8 All of the Customer's service pipes and fixtures must be kept in repair and
protected from freezing at their 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.
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9. CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
9.1 Cross Connection— Backflow Prevention: When the premises served by
the Company are also served in any manner from another water supply of
any kind, an approved backflow 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
backflow 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 backflow prevention assemblies and be inspected by the
Company.
b. In the event of a backflow 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).
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
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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, curbstop, 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 (curbstop
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, curbstop, 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 outoftheordinary 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.
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
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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 their 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 they 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.
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.
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12.6 Except in the case of an emergency, no one, except an authorized
Company representative, shall turn-on or tum-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 backflow 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 backflow prevention device shall be
inspected and approved by the Company.
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 their own behalf or as an agent of any person,
firm, corporation, or municipality not authorized by the Company shall take
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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.
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.
Issued: 12/18/2025 Issued by Syringa Water Company, Inc.
Effective: 11/14/2025 Bob Hamilton, Owner
Order No.36846
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: 12/18/2025 Issued by Syringa Water Company, Inc.
Effective: 11/14/2025 Bob Hamilton, Owner
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