CDS Stoneridge Utilities, based in Blanchard, is seeking approval from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to increase its rates. (Getty Images)
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host two public workshops Tuesday to share information on an application from a northern Idaho water utility to increase the rates and charges for water service.
CDS Stoneridge Utilities, based in Blanchard, is seeking approval from the commission to increase rates.
The North Idaho utility serves approximately 384 residential and commercial customers in the area. The utility said it has invested more than $900,000 in its system since 2018. To recover the investment, the utility is asking the commission for approval to increase rates for customers by an average of 261%.
Workshop details:
Date: June 4
Times: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m, and 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Blanchard Community Center, 684 Rusho Lane
Commission staff will be present to give an overview of the water utility’s application and to answer any questions from the public.
For those unable to attend either workshop, a video presentation of it will be posted to the commission’s homepage in the “News Updates” section.
The commission is accepting written comments on the utility’s application until Aug. 7. Comments are required to be filed through the commission’s website or by e-mail using case number SWS-W-24-01. If computer access is not available, users can mail their comments to:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Additional information on CDS Stoneridge’s application is available on the Idaho Public Utilities Commission website here.
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