20260416News Release.pdf

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Littte,Governor
P.O. Bar 83720. Boise, ID 83720-0074 Edward Lodge, President
John R.Hammond, Jr.,Commissioner
Dayn Hardie,Commissioner
Case No. DRY-W-25-01
Order No. 37002
Contact:Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Commission issues order on water utility's application seeking to increase
the rates it charges to provide service.
BOISE (April 16, 2026)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has issued an order on an
application submitted by Dry Creek Water Company LLC to increase the rates it charges to
provide service to customers.
The utility serves approximately 700 customers in the Dry Creek Ranch development in Boise. It
sought Commission approval to gradually increase the monthly fixed fee and usage fee by 6
percent each year over a three-year period. The average residential monthly bill would have
increased from the current $87.79 per month to $104.65 per month in 2028.
Dry Creek Water said the increase was needed to offset inflation, pay for rising operation costs,
pay for rising maintenance costs, maintain compliance with environmental regulations and
prepare for continued growth. The utility is expected to provide service to a total of 1,889 lots at
full build-out.
In its order issued on April 15, 2026, the Commission approved increases based on the size of
customers'meters and the time of year water is being used. The Commission also approved a
$430 new hookup charge for 3/4-inch meters and a $580 new hookup charge for 1-inch meters.
Additional information is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7598.