20240118Final_Order_No_36062.pdf

ORDER NO. 36062 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 18, 2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF FALLS WATER CO., INC. FOR THE
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES
AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN
THE STATE OF IDAHO
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CASE NO. FLS-W-23-01

ORDER NO. 36062

On December 14, 2023, the Commission issued Order No. 36027 approving a Stipulation
and Settlement (“Settlement”) between Commission Staff (“Commission Staff”) and Falls Water
Co., Inc. (“Company” or “Falls Water”) to increase rates for water service in Idaho effective
December 15, 2023. The Settlement also established an optional Equal Pay Plan and Secondary
Irrigation Rate. The Commission ordered Falls Water to file conforming tariffs within 15 days of
the service date of the Order.
On December 29, 2023, the Company submitted tariffs reflecting the rates approved in
Order No. 36027 and offering an optional Equal Pay Plan to residential customers. Staff reviewed
the Company’s submitted tariffs and requested the Company modify the language.
On January 9, 2024, the Company submitted revised tariffs incorporating Staff’s
recommended modifications (“Revised Tariffs”). Staff reviewed the Revised Tariffs and confirmed
they conform to Order No. 36027.
At the Commission’s January 16, 2024, Decision Meeting, Staff presented a Decision
Memorandum which noted Staff reviewed the Company’s Revised Tariffs and confirmed they
conformed to the Commission’s requirements in Order No. 36027 and recommended the
Commission issue an Order memorializing that the Company had fully complied with Order No.
36027.
COMMISSION FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
The Commission has jurisdiction over the Company and the issues in this case under Title
61 of the Idaho Code. Specifically, the Commission regulates “public utilities,” including “water
corporations” that serve the public or some portion thereof for compensation. See Idaho Code §§
61-125, -129, and -501. The Commission, upon finding that the rates charged by a public utility
are “. . .are insufficient . . . shall determine the just, reasonable or sufficient rates . . . to be thereafter
observed and in force and shall fix the same by order . . . .” Idaho Code § 61-502.
ORDER NO. 36062 2
After reviewing the Company’s Revised Tariffs and Staff’s subsequent recommendation,
we are satisfied with the Company’s filing. The January 9, 2024, filing fully complies with the
Commission’s requirements set forth in Order No. 36027. Therefore, the Commission approves
the Company’s Revised Tariffs, effective as of December 15, 2023.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company’s Revised Tariffs comply with this
Commission’s requirements as set forth in Order No. 36027 and are approved, effective as of
December 15, 2023.
THIS IS A FINAL ORDER. Any person interested in this Order may petition for
reconsideration within twenty-one (21) days of the service date upon this Order regarding any
matter decided in this Order. Within seven (7) days after any person has petitioned for
reconsideration, any other person may cross-petition for reconsideration. See Idaho Code §§ 61-
626.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 18th day of
January 2024.

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ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

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JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

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EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:

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Monica Barrios-Sanchez
Commission Secretary

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