HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260427Corrected Compliance Filing.pdf Sheet 1
Rate Schedule RECEIVED
APRIL 27, 2026
IDAHO PUBLIC
Recurring Charges UTILITIES COMMISSION
MONTHLY FIXED
METER
CUSTOMER SIZE 2026 2027 2028
RESIDENTIAL 0.75 $ 42.00 $ 42.00 $ 42.00
1 $ 52.00 $ 52.00 $ 52.00
COMMON LOT (HOA) 0.75 $ 15.00 $ 28.50 $ 42.00
1 $ 15.00 $ 33.50 $ 52.00
2 $ 15.00 $ 82.50 $ 150.00
4 $ 15.00 $ 227.50 $ 455.00
SEWER 2 $ 145.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00
VOLUMETRIC (Applies to all customers - Residential, HOA, Dry Creek Sewer Co)
WINTER $ 2.00 $ 2.00 $ 2.00
SUMMER (May- September) $ 2.59 $ 2.77 $ 2.95
BULK WATER SERVICE (Dust Control)
FIXED $ 41.00 $ 43.48 $ 46.11
VOLUMETRIC CHARGE $ 2.47 $ 2.62 $ 2.77
Conditions of Contract: The Customer shall pay the total of the Monthly Per
Meter Charge and the Usage Charge. The Usage Charge is determined by
the meter installed by the Company. The Per Meter Charge is not prorated
when the Customer has been a Customer for a partial billing period. The
Usage Charge applies to each full 1,000-gallon unit used. There is no charge
for partial units.
Example (2026):
Residential Customer A has a 1" meter and uses 22,320 gallons in July.
Full units used = 22,320 gallons/1,000 gallons per unit= 22 units
Usage Charge = $2.59 x 22 units =$ 56.98
Monthly Charge =$ 52.00
Customer A's July bill =$108.98
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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DEQ Fee
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) assesses a fee to fund its
drinking water program. This fee is not recovered in tariffs and will be passed along
to customers as a fixed charge of $0.34 per connection per month.
Non-Recurring Charges
Connection Fees':
3/4" meter $430.00
1" meter $580.00
Service Call or Meter Test: $ 50.00
Insufficient Funds Fee: $ 25.00
Reconnection Fee:
During Business Hours: $100.00
After Business Hours: $150.00
'Connection Fees apply to 3/4" and 1" meters where a service line and meter vault
are in place. Additional charges will be assessed to install a service line or meter
vault, or for meter sizes larger than 1".
Normal business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday except for
legal holidays recognized by the Idaho State Government Offices.
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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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 The Idaho Public Utilities Commission Relations Rules (UCRR) are
specifically incorporated by this reference. In the event that there
is a conflict between the UCRR and this Tariff, the UCRR shall take
precedence unless an exception has been granted in writing.
1.3 All recurring and non-recurring charges shall be approved in
advance by the Commission.
1.4 Ownership of system, all water mains, valves, fittings, hydrants,
and other appurtenances, except "Customer Service Lines", as
defined shall be the property of Dry Creek Water Company, LLC,
herein referred to as the "Company."
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 Applicant — a potential customer (person, business or government
agency) 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.
2.5 Company — Dry Creek Water Company, LLC.
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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2.6 Connection or Hook-Up Fee — a non-recurring charge paid by a
Customer requesting service for partial or full recovery of the
Company's cost of providing a new service connection.
2.7 Contribution in Aid of Construction — a non-recurring charge paid by
a Customer or developer to help defray the cost of system
expansion.
2.8 Fixed or Flat Rate — a recurring charge of a fixed amount, usually in
an unmetered system.
2.9 Franchise Tax— the tax imposed on a Company by a
governmental entity for the privilege of doing business within its
boundaries.
2.10 Late Payment Charge — the non-recurring charge levied against
any delinquent balance.
2.11 Minimum Charge — the minimum recurring charge for a billing
period that may or may not include a specified quantity of water.
2.12 Non-recurring Charges — the charges that are not assessed each
billing period.
2.13 Premises — the Customer's property including out buildings which
are normally located on one lot or parcel of ground.
2.14 Rate Schedule - the schedules of all recurring and non-recurring
charges of the Company.
2.15 Reconnection Charge — the charge paid by a Customer to the
Company to restore service after disconnection.
2.16 Recurring Charges — the charges that are assessed each billing
period.
2.17 Tariff— the rate schedules and the rules and regulations which
govern the Company's service.
2.18 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.
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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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 Special contracts may be required where large investments in
special facilities are necessary to provide the requested service.
The Company may require a 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.
3.5 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.
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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3.6 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 15 days after the date rendered. All bills not
paid by due date may be considered delinquent and service may
be disconnected upon notice subject to the provisions of the
UCRR.
6.4
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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6.5 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.
6.6 The minimum bill or customer charge shall apply when service is
provided for less than one month.
6.7 Owners of premises with one or more condominiums, buildings,
stores, apartments 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.
6.8 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 All water delivered by the Company to its Customers shall be
metered through water meters. 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 within the
sole discretion of the Company.
7.2 The Company's representative shall be given access to the
Customer's premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of
checking, inspecting, adjusting, and 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.
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
Sheet 8
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 on the
basis of 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 The Company reserves the right to test and/or replace any meter.
Upon deposit of a "Meter Testing Fee" 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 Fee" shall be refunded and water bills shall be
adjusted in accordance with the UCRR. Meter Testing Fees 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 discrimination 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.
7.8 Only authorized representatives of the Company shall open meter
boxes to turn water service on or off except in case of emergency
or when the Company gives permission.
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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8. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINES: PLUMBING AND APPLIANCES
8.1 All Customer Service Lines including plumbing, piping, fixtures and
appliances on the Customer's side of the service connection will be
paid for, installed and maintained under the responsibility and at
the expense of the Customer or owner of the premises. The
Customer will provide a shut-off valve in a location accessible to
the Company on each service line that is separate from the meter
box.
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 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 stand-by or other purposes will
not be furnished until piping and connections are inspected and
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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approved by a representative of the Company.
8.7 Property owners will not be allowed to connect the water service of
different properties together.
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. INSTALLATION OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS
9.1 The service connection (including the meter, meter box and meter
cover) is the property of the Company and as such, the Company is
responsible for its installation and maintenance. It consists of
piping, curbstop and 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 shall be the property and responsibility of the
Customer.
9.2 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 which must be left unobstructed
for the installation and future maintenance and operation thereof.
9.3 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.
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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9.4 The extra costs of any out-of-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.
10. REPLACEMENT OR ENLARGEMENT OF SERVICE CONNECTION
10.1 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.
10.2 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.
10.3 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.
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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11 . DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION OF SERVICE
11.1 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.
11.2 The Company shall discontinue a Customer's service on an
involuntary basis only in accordance with UCRR.
11.3 When it becomes necessary for the Company to involuntarily
discontinue the 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.
11.4 A reconnection fee may be charged each time a Customer is
disconnected, either voluntarily or involuntarily, and reconnected at
the same premises. The reconnection fee will be paid before
service is restored. Reconnection fees shall not be charged for any
situation or circumstance in which the Customer's water supply is
disconnected by the Company for its convenience.
11.5 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.
11.6 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.
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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12. EXTENSION OF WATER MAINS
12.1 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" which is on file with
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
13. MISCELLANEOUS
13.1 No customer shall permit any person from another premises to take
water from his or her water service or tap without the written
permission and consent of the Company.
13.2 No unauthorized person shall tap or any water main, distribution
pipe or fire hydrant or insert any cock, stop cock or any other fixture
or appliance or alter or disturb any service pipe, corporation stop,
curb stop, gate valve, water hydrant, water meter or other
attachment, being part of the Company's water system and
attached thereto. Violations of this provision may result in
disconnection, being reported to law enforcement and a fine of up
to $1,000 per violation.
13.3 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.
13.4 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.
13.5 No rate contract or application is assignable from one user to
another, except upon the agreement of all parties concerned.
13.6 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
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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any of the property of the Company installed on the premises.
Access shall be granted at all times for emergency purposes.
13.7 No one shall tamper or interfere with the Company's equipment or
property, (including but not limited to the meter and readings
thereof) nor shall repairs, connections or replacements be made
without the Company authorization.
13.8 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.
13.9 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.
13.10 The Company shall use reasonable efforts to provide continuous
water service to its customers. The Company shall not be held
liable for damages to any customer or water use by reason of any
stoppage, interruption or loss of pressure of water or other loss
caused by a scarcity of water, accidents to works, water main
alterations, additions or repairs, acts of God, acts of third persons,
government interference, or causes beyond the Company's control.
14. SPECIAL PROVISIONS OR AMENDMENTS
14.1 It is the Customer's responsibility to comply with the Company's
Cross Connection Control Policy available at the Company's
website. Specifically, annual inspections by an Idaho licensed
tester shall be at the Customer's expense, and the Customer shall
be responsible for repairs or replacement of faulty devices. The
Company, at its sole discretion, may elect to hire a contractor to
complete the annual testing for the entire community and add the
cost to each Customer's bill following testing. The Company will
issue a notification in May of each year if it elects to contract the
testing service. The notification will include the testing rate that will
be added to each Customer bill and instructions for opting out of
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026
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the group testing program.
14.2 It shall be the responsibly of the Customer to keep the area within
three (3) feet of a fire hydrant clear from snow, trees, brush, weeds,
growth, fences, or any other obstructions if a fire hydrant is located
upon or adjacent to the customer's premises.
Per IPUC Order No. 37002 Issued by Dry Creek Water Company LLC
Effective May 1, 2026