Idaho PUC: Modified Procedure Order for Meadows Water, LLC Rates

Office of the Secretary Service Date March 25, 2026

BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE INVESTIGATION ) CASE NO. MWL-W-25-01 INTO MEADOWS WATER, LLC’S RATES ) AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED ) PROCEDURE ) ) ORDER NO. 36984 )

On May 8, 2025, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) issued an order granting Meadows Water, LLC (“Company”) a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“CPCN”). Order No. 36595. The Commission also directed Commission Staff (“Staff”) to open a separate docket to evaluate whether the Company’s interim rates are fair, just, and reasonable. Case No. MWL-W-25-01 was opened on October 1, 2025 to investigate the rates and charges of the Company. With this Order we set public comment and Company reply deadlines.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified Procedure pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure 201-204, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204. The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing

written comments, must do so by April 22, 2026. Comments must be filed through the

Commission’s website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment electronically, please access the Commission’s website at http://www.puc.idaho.gov/. Click the “Case Comment Form” and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of this document.

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To file by e-mail, persons must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary and all parties at the e-mail addresses listed below. Persons submitting a comment by e-mail must provide their name, address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting a comment by e-mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is available for public and media inspection. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and the Parties at the addresses below. Persons submitting a comment by mail must provide their name, address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting a comment by mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is available for public and media inspection.

For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company:

Commission:

Commission Secretary Reid W. Olsen Idaho Public Utilities Commission 132 SW 5 Ave., Ste. #100 th P.O. Box 83720 Meridian, ID 83642-2925 Boise, ID 83720-0074 reido@olsencpa.com secretary@puc.idaho.gov meadowswater@olsencpa.com YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by

May 6, 2026.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received within the time limit set, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and enter its final order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit set, the Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal hearing.

ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by April 22, 2026. The Company must file any reply comments by May 6, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21,

1. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service between ORDER NO. 36984 2

parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive. DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 25 day of th March, 2026. __________________________________________ EDWARD LODGE, PRESIDENT __________________________________________ JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER __________________________________________ DAYN HARDIE, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: Monica Barrios-Sanchez Commission Secretary

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