20230606Comments_4.pdf

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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Jacob Hancock
Submission Time: Jun 5 2023 3:53PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3156 Bechler Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401

Name of U�lity Company: Falls Water

Case ID: FLS-W-23-01

Comment: "I disagree with the proposed rate structure for Falls Water. It appears to me that Falls Water
is expanding their water system and placing the burden of that expansion on the homes that have been
here for decades instead of charging the new construc�on for that expansion. Falls Waters connec�on
fees are only $500 compared to our neighboring City of Iona which is $6944 and the City of Idaho Falls
which is $2944. A new private residen�al well and pump in our area could cost around $30,000.

Most of the new construc�on in the Idaho Falls area appears to be in Falls Water's district. Their low
connec�on fee likely contributes to contractors desire to build here. They should be the ones paying for
the expansion of the water system through higher connec�on fees.

It is unfair for Falls Water to atract new construc�on to gain more customers while passing the cost of
expanding to current customers."
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The following comments were submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Rick Carter
Submission Time: Jun 5 2023 5:01PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 207 s emery ln
Idaho falls, ID 83401

Name of U�lity Company: Falls water Co.

Case ID: FLS-W-23-01

Comment: "I feel like this is a prety s�ff price increase! And how is it so much different from each area? I
can understand a 15% or 20% increase but a 55% increase is ridiculous."

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Name: Amy Moore
Submission Time: Jun 5 2023 6:22PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 3443 N Baldwin Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401

Name of U�lity Company: Falls Water Co.

Case ID: FLS-W-23-01

Comment: "ID We appreciate the hardworking people at Falls Water and know everyone is trying to keep
up with the economy and growth here. However, It fees very discriminatory the way the increase is
presented. Is there another way? Who made this decision and why? Why not have a flat rate increase
for all, and the people who use more water pay more. Or charge more for those who water when it’s the
hotest part of the day verses those who water early in the morning or late at night. Also educate people
on water conserva�on. A few neighborhoods should not be punished because you need more money.
We all have a responsibility to carry the load. I can understand the need for an increase I cannot
understand the difference in the increase of the percentage rates . Please reconsider and do something
that is fair to all!
Thank you for allowing us to have a say.
Sincerely,
Amy Moore
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: W Scot Holmes
Submission Time: Jun 6 2023 1:35PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 2305 E. Greenbrier Dr.
Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Name of U�lity Company: Falls Water

Case ID: FLS-W-23-01

Comment: "Falls Water is proposing an 84% increase for my area. That is absurd! I can understand an
increase to meet infla�onary pressures, but this percentage increase is way out of line. Please do not
approve this!"
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