20060710Staff response to report.pdf

IDAHO
PUBLIC UTiliTIEScommission
James E. Risch, Governor
O. Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
June 29 , 2006
Paul Kjellander, President
Marsha H. Smith, Commissioner
Dennis S. Hansen, Commissioner
Mr. Robert V. Deshazio, Jr.
Eagle Water Company, Inc.
PO Box 455
Eagle, ill 83616
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Dear Mr. Deshazio:
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission received your Preliminary Engineering
Report on June 2, 2006. We are pleased that you have responded to the Commission
Order to improve the Eagle Water Company system.
Although we recognize that the Report is not yet final, Staff deems that the Engineering
Report does not adequately respond to the concerns addressed in the Order. Commission Order
No. 29840 page 3, directed Eagle Water to assemble an engineering report that:
. .. shall include a comprehensive analysis of the existing system including
projected water needs out to 2010. The analysis will consider all possible options
including additional water supply, storage, booster pumps and additional main
lines necessary to meet the existing and projected water requirements. The report
shall include the recommended system improvements, construction schedule and
estimated cost of each individual project. Eagle Water and its engineer shall work
closely with the Commission Staff in preparation of this report.
The existing report essentially contains the implementation of one alternative: completion
of well #7 and improvements to the booster station near SH-55. While these steps demonstrate
positive improvements for system pressure, no other alternatives were offered. In addition, you
did not include any cost-effectiveness analyses.
The Commission Staff is seeking further information as it relates to the Eagle Water
Company, its system, and its plan for the future. Specifically, the Staff would like to see your
analysis as to why the new well and booster is the most cost-effective alternative, analysis of
other alternatives, impacts of storage and mitigation strategies, and a more explicit plan for
future company growth and maintenance.
Additionally, we expect Eagle Water to file an Application to implement the findings in
the engineering report.
Located at 472 West Washington Street, Boise , Idaho 83702
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
Robert Deshazio, Jr.
June 29, 2006
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Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please contact me at 208-334-0355.
Sincerely,
Dave Schunke
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