LIBERTY APPLE VALLEY 2016 WRAM/MCBA FILINGS WILL LOWER WATER RATES ON MAY 1, 2017

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • ? On March 31, 2017, Liberty Utilities Apple Valley (Liberty Apple Valley) will submit the required Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (WRAM) and Modified Cost Balancing Account (MCBA) annual filings to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which will result in lower water rates for Apple Valley customers.
  • ? As a state-regulated water provider, Liberty Apple Valley utilizes the WRAM and MCBA balancing accounts to ensure it collects only the approved amount to operate and maintain the local water system. Customers receive a credit to refund any over-collected revenue or a temporary surcharge to make up a difference.
  • ? Liberty Apple Valley water rates will be decreasing on May 1, 2017. The WRAM/MCBA temporary surcharge on customer bills will decrease from $0.169 to $0.065 per CCF (748 gallons) of water.
  • ? The typical Liberty Apple Valley residential customer uses 11.655 CCF (8,716 gallons) of water each month and will see a net decrease of approximately $2.42 on their bi-monthly water bill.
  • ? This rate reduction reflects Liberty Apple Valley’s work to stabilize local water rates, while maintaining the highest levels of quality, reliable water service.
  • ? Earlier this year, the CPUC approved a request to delay Liberty Apple Valley’s next General Rate Case filing. This action effectively froze Liberty Apple Valley’s base rates for 30 months from Jan. 1, 2017 through at least June 30, 2019.
  • For additional information about Liberty Utilities, customers are asked to visit www.LibertyUtilities.com or call 760-247-6484.

"Liberty Apple Valley has stabilized customer water bills," said Tony Penna, Vice President and General Manager for Liberty Utilities Apple Valley. "Approximately 90 percent of our customers pay less than $120 every two months ($60 per month) for their water service. In many cases, people are paying less for water today than they were four years ago. We are proud to serve and be a trusted community partner in Apple Valley."

 

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Liberty Utilities Co. owns and operates regulated water, wastewater, natural gas and electric transmission and distribution utilities in 13 states, delivering responsive and reliable essential services to approximately 800,000 customers across the United States. With a local approach to management, service and support, we deliver efficient, dependable services to meet the needs of our customers. Liberty Utilities provides a superior customer experience through walk-in customer centers, locally focused conservation and energy efficiency

initiatives, and programs for businesses and residential customers. We measure our performance in terms of service reliability, an enjoyable customer experience, and an unwavering dedication to public and workplace safety. Liberty Utilities currently operates in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma and Texas. For more information, please visit www.LibertyUtilities.com.