TERREBONNE, OR -- Crooked River Ranch Water Company has proposed a 33% rate increase, raising the average residential customer’s monthly bill from $47.67 to $63.63. They haven’t raised rates since 2015 and say it’s now necessary to cover operating costs.
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) will host a virtual public comment hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 6 p.m. to hear from customers about the impacts of the utility’s proposed increase to water rates.
The PUC says Crooked River Ranch Water Company’s general rate change request will be fully investigated on behalf of water customers. This public comment hearing is part of that investigation, which will conclude when the Commissioners rule on the request. If approved, the new rates could go into effect as early as December 24, 2023.
Comment via Zoom or phone on April 26
Crooked River Ranch Water customers and other interested persons may participate in the public comment hearing to provide verbal comments.
When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023, from 6-7 p.m. PST
- View the meeting notice to link to the Zoom session at https://bit.ly/41kyWPy
- Participate by phone at 1-669-254-5252 (Meeting ID: 161 691 1392; Passcode: 4098933670)
Submit comments directly to the PUC by May 26, 2023:
- email PUC.PublicComments@puc.oregon.gov
- Call 503-378-6600 or 800-522-2404 (all relay calls accepted)
- Mail comments to Oregon Public Utility Commission, Attn: AHD – UW 194, PO Box 1088, Salem, OR 97308-1088
Stay Informed
To stay informed throughout this rate case process, individuals may request to be added to the distribution list to receive publicly available documents. Submit requests by email to puc.hearings@puc.oregon.gov or by calling 503-378-6678. Please specify Docket No. UW 194 in the request.
