HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-24 & 25 Notice of Public Hearing on the water ratesApril 26, 2022
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY • COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
345 KEKUANAO-A STREET, SUITE 20 • HILO. HAWAI'I 96720
TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050 • FAX (808) 961-8657
WATER BOARD, COUNTY OF HAWAPI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Water Board of the County of Hawai `i will hold public hearings on the
Proposed Water Rates at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building G,
Community Hale, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday,
May 25, 2022, at the Aupum Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 1, Hilo, Hawaii.
Pursuant to Chapter 54, Part III, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the hearings will be for the purpose of hearing views
and comments of all persons interested in the following proposals for increases in the water rate schedules to be
applied by the Department of Water Supply, County of Hawaii, for all districts.
Not all components of the Department's water rate structure are subject to change at this time. Those
components remaining unchanged include: General Use Block Thresholds, Agricultural Use Block Thresholds,
Power Cost Charges, and Energy CIP Charges.
PROPOSED GENERAL USE RATES (per 1,000 gallons)
In addition to standby, power cost, and energy CIP charges, a consumption charge will be applied to all general
use customers.
Current
Rates
Proposed
July 1, 2022
Proposed
July 1, 2023
1`tBlock
$1.04
$1.14
$1.25
2nd Block
$2.27
$2.49
$2.72
3' Block
$3.99
$4.37
$4.78
4" Block
$5.30
$5.80
$6.35
PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL USE RATES (per 1,000 gallons)
In addition to standby, power cost, and energy CIP charges, a consumption charge will be applied to all
agricultural use customers.
Current
Rates
1st Block $1.04
2"d Block $2.27
3rd Block $1.44
Proposed Proposed
xly 1, 2022 July 1, 2023
$1.14 $1.25
$2.49 $2.72
$1.58 $1.73
... Water, Our Most Precious Resource ...Ka Wai A Kdne...
The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer
PROPOSED MONTHLY STANDBY CHARGES
All meter connections shall be subject to a monthly standby charge as follows:
Meter Size
(inches)
Current
Rates
Proposed
July 1, 2022
Proposed
July 1, 2023
5/8"
$22.83
$25.00
$27.37
1"
$48.59
$53.21
$58.26
1'/2"
$90.40
$98.99
$108.39
2"
$141.25
$154.67
$169.36
3"
$258.77
$283.35
$310.27
4"
$426.01
$466.48
$510.80
6"
$844.11
$924.30
$1,012.11
8"
$1,346.96
$1,474.92
$1,615.04
10"
$1,943.60
$2,128.24
$2,330.42
12"
$3,390.00
$3,712.05
$4,064.69
PROPOSED MONTHLY STANDBY CHARGES FOR PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION
For each connection of automatic fire sprinklers or other private fire protection, there shall be a standby
charge per month, in addition to consumption, power cost, and energy CLP charges, based on the size of the
connection as follows:
Size of
Service
Current
Proposed
Proposed
(inches)
Rates
July 1, 2022
July 1, 2023
2"
$20.34
$22.27
$24.39
3"
$39.55
$43.31
$47.42
4"
$54.24
$59.39
$65.04
6"
$134.47
$147.24
$161.23
8"
$204.53
$223.96
$245.24
PROPOSED MONTHLY STANDBY CHARGES FOR FIRE LINE OR FIRE SERVICE METERS
For each connection of combined fire and domestic services, there shall be a standby charge per month, in
addition to consumption, power cost, and energy C1P charges, based on the large size of the connection as
follows:
Size of
Service
;inches)
Current
Rates
Proposed
July 1, 2022
Proposed
July 1, 2023
3"
$233.91
$256.13
$280.46
4"
$384.20
$420.70
$460.67
6"
$762.75
$835.21
$914.56
8"
$1,218.14
$1,333.86
$1,460.58
10"
$1,752.63
$1,919.13
$2,101.45
PROPOSED STANDPIPE CHARGES
New customers obtaining water service from Department of Water Supply standpipe facilities shall be
charged an initial payment and on a monthly basis for the proportional cost of the standpipe facility. These
charges are as follows and in addition to general use consumption, standby, power cost, and energy C1P
charges:
Current
Rates
Proposed
July 1, 2022
Proposed
July 1, 2023
Initial Payment:
Meter Size
5/8"
$206.79
$226.44
$247.95
1"
$416.97
$456.58
$499.96
1%"
$519.80
$569.18
$623.25
2"
$622.63
$681.78
$746.55
Amortized
Installation Cost
— Monthly:
Meter Size
5/8"
$11.30
$12.37
$13.55
1"
$22.60
$24.75
$27.10
1�/z"
$28.25
$30.93
$33.87
2"
$32.77
$35.88
$39.29
All those desiring to express their views, arguments, or submit data on the above matter may do so by
submitting statements in writing to the Chairperson of the Water Board of the County of Hawaii on or
before the date of the public hearing; but anyone interested may appear in person to submit their data,
views, or arguments orally before the Water Board at the hearing. Submissions made to the Chairperson
prior to the date of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered to the Chairperson in care of the Department of
Water Supply, 345 KeUana6'a Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
If accommodation or auxiliary aid and/or services (i.e., sign language, interpreter, large print) to participate
in the hearing is required, please call (808) 961-8050.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 26' day of April, 2022.
WATER BOARD OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
By: David S. De Luz, Jr.
Its Chairperson
The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer.
Posted on the Internet at:
http://www.hawaiidxvs.org
Hawaii Tribune -Herald
May 3, 2022
West Hawaii Today
May 3, 2022