HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240109News Release.pdf Case No. KHW-W-23-01
Order No. 36055 Contact: Adam Rush
Office: (208) 334-0339 E-mail: adam.rush@puc.idaho.gov
NEWS RELEASE: Commission approves northern Idaho water utility’s application to increase rates.
BOISE (Jan. 9, 2024) – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application from Kootenai Heights Water System to increase the rates it charges to provide water service.
The flat rate residential customers pay will increase from $38.50 per month to $57.65 per month.
Kootenai Heights Water said the increase is needed to cover expenses that include power, water testing, maintenance and other expenses required to maintain and operate the water system. The utility’s last rate increase was in 2007.
Additional information is available at puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7017.