The following information may assist Anthem Country Club homeowners in understanding the issues related to the water rate increase.
Deconsolidation Update
Anthem Advances Case for Wastewater Deconsolidation on Behalf of Anthem Ratepayers
The Anthem Community Council, through its legal team, continues its efforts on behalf of Anthem residents in the final stage of Arizona American Water Company's rate case before the Arizona Corporation Commission. This portion of the case relates specifically to the proposed deconsolidation of the Anthem/Agua Fria Wastewater District. Click here to see a Q&A on this case. If you are interested in learning more, including reading the direct testimonies submitted by other interveners (parties in this matter) last week, follow the link included at the end of the Q&A. More information on this case, including a summary of the direct testimonies, will be posted online later this week.
Click here to learn more about the current proposal submitted by Arizona American Water to deconsolidate the Anthem wastewater district from the Agua Fria wastewater district. If the proposal is approved, Anthem customers will see a reduction in their current wastewater bills.
Information provided by the Anthem Community Council:
At the January 26, 2011 Anthem Community Council meeting, Roger Willis presented a summary of the rate increase.
Click here for the presentation
Click here for the handout
Information Developed by the ACCCA:
A summary Q&A document, prepared by the ACCCA, that covers: the rate increase for homeowners with 1” meters; where to go to learn about the civil lawsuits; and, reducing one’s meter from 1” to ¾”; graphs and rate chart.
Click here for the Q&A
Click here for water rate increase graphs (5)
Click here for water rate data for 1” meter size
Arizona American Water Brochures:
Arizona American Water sent two brochure inserts detailing the new water rate and waste water schedules in a recent bill mailing. Some residents did not receive the inserts. Please click on the links below for the brochure inserts. Arizona American Water is aware of the problem and working to correct it.
Anthem Water Rate Schedule
Anthem Wastewater Rate Schedule
AZ Water Provides Insight to Water Leaks
Click here to view Water Leak information
Water Conservation Products
Click here to view the article
Water Conservation
How Can I Trim My Energy and Water Bills
Water Conservation Tips
Deconsolidation of Anthem Water
On April 1, 2011, Arizona American Water submitted a proposal to the Arizona Corporation Commission to deconsolidate the Anthem wastewater district from the Agua Fria wastewater district. If the proposal is approved, Anthem customers will see a reduction in their current wastewater bills. Compared to what we were paying in 2010, Anthem’s wastewater increase of approximately 50% on January 1, 2011 will be reduced to 15%. The outcome of this proposal will be the same for all residential customers as there is no distinction due to meter sizes.
During the procedural process, the Anthem Community Council (ACC) will file written testimony and rebuttals to the testimony of other interveners which will be presented before the administrative law judge at the Commission. A public hearing will commence on October 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arizona Corporation Commission. Public comments will be taken on this day.
Below is the procedural schedule for the deconsolidation case:
June 24 – Motions to intervene are due
July 26 – Written direct testimony is due
August 23 – Written rebuttal testimony is due
September 20 – Written surrebuttal testimony is due
October 11 – Written rejoinder testimony is due
October 14 – Objections to testimony or exhibits filed before 10/6 are due
October 14 – Pre-hearing Conference (2:00 p.m.)
October 17 – Public Hearing (10:00 a.m.)
Latest Update:
From the Anthem Community Council – IMPORTANT
Anthem Residents Encouraged to Support Deconsolidation in Wastewater Case:
Deconsolidation Saves $ and It’s the Right Thing to Do!
Background to Deconsolidation: As part of the decision in the water rate case last December, Arizona American Water Company (AAWC) was required to file statements and schedules with the Arizona Corporation Commission (Commission) that would permit Anthem to urge the Commission to deconsolidate the Anthem wastewater district from the Agua Fria wastewater district.
AAWC filed this application on April 1, and all parties involved in the case are filing their testimonies. If approved, compared to what we were paying in 2010, Anthem’s wastewater increase of approximately 50% on January 1, 2011 will be reduced to 15% at the end of a 3-year phase–in period! Anthem customers will see a significant savings in the wastewater portion of their bill, but Agua Fria customers will realize an increase, and they are speaking out in opposition to Anthem’s position in support of deconsolidation.
What You Can Do:
Please email letters to mailmaster [at] azcc [dot] gov or to each Commissioners email address listed below.
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602-542-3682 |
602-542-0745 |
602-542-3933 |
602-542-3935 |
602-542-3625 |
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newman-web [at] azcc [dot] gov |
burns-web [at] azcc [dot] gov |
pierce-web [at] azcc [dot] gov |
stump-web [at] azcc [dot] gov |
kennedy-web [at] azcc [dot] gov |
It is anticipated that the Administrative Law Judge will render a decision in this case before the end of the year.
Please see below for additional documents pertaining to the wastewater deconsolidation case:
Testimonies
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