PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT
56 WATER STREET
EASTPORT, ME 04631
DOCKET #2009-358
To Our Customers:
The Passamaquoddy Water District will be filing revised rate schedules with the Maine Public
Utilities Commission to be effective November 20, 2009.
The proposed rate change is being filed pursuant to Section 307 of Title 35-A of the Maine Revised
Statutes.
The increase is necessary to meet its operating and debt service costs which have increased while
revenue has not. A loss of $39,014 was reported for 2008, and a much greater loss is anticipated
for 2009. Estimated increases by customer class follows:
Residential $ 73,.358 18.6%
Commercial 7,682 18.6%
Industrial 740 18.6%
Public Authorities 7,211 18.6%
Public Fire Protection 41,832 18.6%
Private Fire Protection 8,076 18.6%
$138,899 18.6%
To present your views on this proposed increase, you may participate in one of two ways:
1. You may petition to intervene. If your petition to intervene is granted, you will be
a party with the right to participate formally in the hearings and in negotiations.
Your petition must be made in writing and must state the name and docket number
of this proceeding, and the manner in which you are affected by the proceedings.
Your petition must also include a short and plain statement of the nature and
extent of the participation you seek, and a statement of the nature of the evidence
or argument you intend to submit. Your petition must be received by the
Administrative Director, Public Utilities Commission, 18 State Street, Augusta, ME
04333-0018, no later than November 20, 2009. You must send a copy of your
petition to Passamaquoddy Water District, 56 Water Street, Eastport, ME 04631.
2. You may appear as a public witness at a hearing, if a hearing is held, and give
your views on the proposed increase. If you with to request that the Commission
hold a hearing, you must file a written request with the Administrative Director at
the above address by November 20, 2009.
If you request that your name be added to the mailing list as an interested person you will
receive notice of the time and place of any hearings, including public witness hearing, held
in this case. Persons who request a hearing will automatically been added to the mailing
list as an interested person.
If you need more information about which method of participation you should choose or have
questions regarding this proceeding, contact the Administrative Director of the Commission at
(207) 287-3831, or call the Passamaquoddy Water District at (207) 853-2660, or the Public
Advocate at (207) 287-2445.
Sabattus L Lewey, Jr
Treasurer
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