20231010News Release.pdf

Case No. KHW-W-23-01
Order No. 35953
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

NEWS RELEASE: Customer hearing scheduled to take testimony on water utility’s proposed
rate increase.

BOISE (Oct. 10, 2023) – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will hold a customer hearing to
take testimony on an application from Kootenai Heights Water System to increase the rates it
charges to offer water service.

The hearing will be Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. 1st Avenue in
Sandpoint. It will begin at 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) and conclude at 1:00 p.m. (Pacific
Daylight Time) or after all testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. Kootenai Heights
Water is seeking commission approval to increase the residential flat rate from $38.50 per month
to $57.65 per month, an increase of $19.15 per month. The commission can approve, deny or
modify the application.

Those interested in listening to the hearing can call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number
2631 521 2642 when prompted. In-person attendance is required to submit testimony for the
record.

Additional information is available at puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7017.