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Thursday, October 08, 2009 8:49 AM
Jean Jewell; Beverly Barker; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment Form
A Comment from Lorraine Schmidt follows:
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Case Number: BCS-W-09-0i
Name: Lorraine Schmidt
Address: 18812 N. Ramsey RD
City: Rathdrum
State: ID
Zip: 83858
Daytime Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: snm277~roadrunner.com
Name of Utility Compa~Bar Circle S
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Please describe your comment briefly:
1. What is the average usage per household in the Bar Circle S rate
area and what is the Business average. Traditionally business
rates are higher as it is an operating expense.
i. Consumption usage should be reviewed to determine whether the 19
year old 1st 7,500 gallons should be increased to a more
realistic figure. 19 years ago there were very few homes in
this area. Our household usage consists of two people, one small
dog, lawn watering 3 times a week during summer and drip lines to
our potted vegetables and drought tolerant plants. My average use
over 7 months is 35,500 gallons. My new rate will be approx.
$91.16 in comparison to $41.60. This new billing will be higher
than my gas bill is for 5 months out of the year Jun-Oct.
3. The BCS income statement shows $106,354.00 if divided by 160
customers it i s $664.71 per customer. Di vide $664.71 by 12 months
and it costs $55.39 per cust. per month. Based on the figures,
the assumption is to raise the rates so the company can begin to
make a profit. Is 100% profit reasonable for water at this time,
when the economy is in such turmoil.
According to previous info, the water company began installing new
technology to existing meters in an effort to reduce labor costs.
Once all meters have been equipped, will the meters be read 12
months out of the year or as they are now 6 to 7 months per year?
When will all meters be fitted? and, when will the new meter
reading method be implemented.
The form submitted on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipucl/ipuc.html
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