20260804Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: TY JOHNSON, COMMISSION STAFF
ERIKA K. MELANSON,DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: AUGUST 4, 2026
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO MEADOWS WATER,
LLC'S RATES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE; CASE NO. MWL-W-25-
01.
BACKGROUND
On May 8, 2025, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") issued an order
granting Meadows Water, LLC ("Company") a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
Order No. 36595. The Commission also directed Commission Staff("Staff') to open a separate
docket to evaluate whether the Company's interim rates are fair,just, and reasonable.
Case No. MWL-W-25-01 was opened on October 1, 2025, to investigate the rates and
charges of the Company. Order No. 36595.
On March 25, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Modified Procedure, establishing
public comment and Company reply comment deadlines. Order No. 36984. Staff and several
customers filed comments. The Company did not file a reply.
On June 4, 2026, the Commission issued Order No. 37060, directing the Company to file
a general rate case within 90 days of the Order's service date. The Commission also directed the
Company to work with Staff and submit,within 30 days of the Order's service date, a compliance
filing that includes a tariff identifying all non-recurring charges, fees, and applicable terms and
conditions of service during the interim period.
On June 30, 2026, the Company submitted Attachment A non-recurring charges in a
compliance filing.
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On July 17, 2026, the Company filed its tariff identifying the applicable rates, including
non-recurring charges, fees, and terms and conditions of service during the interim period. Staff
reviewed the tariff submitted on July 17, 2026, and believes it satisfies the requirements of Order
No. 37060.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission approve, as filed, the Company's tariff submitted on
July 17, 2026, identifying the applicable non-recurring charges, fees, and terms and conditions of
service during the interim period.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to approve the Company's tariff filed on July 17, 2026,
identifying the applicable charges, fees, and terms and conditions of service during the interim
period, with an effective date of June 4, 2026?
Ty Jo s
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