20260227News Release.pdf

.� Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Gttic,Governor
P.O. Bar 83'20, Boise. ID 83720-0074 Edward lodge, President
John R.Hammond, Jr., Commissioner
Dayn Hardie,Commissioner
Case No. CAP-W 25-02
Order No. 36948
Contact:Adam Rush
Office: 1-208-334-0339
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Commission approves partial increase in rates Boise water utility charges to
provide service.
BOISE (Feb. 27, 2026) —The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has granted Capitol Water
Corporation a partial increase in the rates it charges to provide service to customers.
The utility submitted an application to the Commission on Aug. 14, 2025, seeking a 6.004
percent increase to its fixed monthly charge and commodity charge. Capitol Water said the
increase was needed to recover costs associated with significant capital improvement projects it
completed since the utility's last rate case went into effect, accumulated depreciation and
working capital associated with the rate case expenses.
The Commission issued an order on Feb. 26,2026,approving an overall 4.4 percent increase to
the fixed monthly charge and commodity charge. It determined the increase accurately reflected
the amount Capitol Water needed to recover the costs of the capital improvement projects as well
as cover other expenses.
The new rates begin March 1,2026. Metered customers'monthly bills will increase based on the
size of their meter and the amount of water they use.Non-metered customers'monthly bills will
increase based on the size of their connection.
The utility serves 2,536 residential and 276 commercial customers in Boise.
Additional information is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7607.