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Regulatory Commission of Alaska: Notice of Utility Tariff Filing (PCWC)

Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development · Notice #225380

What is this notice about?

Potter Creek Water Company (PCWC) has asked the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) to raise its monthly water fees and change some one-time service charges. The company asks for a 15.93% increase if the Commission suspends the filing for further review, or a 10.00% increase if it does not. For example, the residential flat rate would go from $106.02 to $122.91 per month if the filing is suspended, and the public can comment until October 16, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Potter Creek Water Company filed tariff filing TA53-358, a revenue requirement study based on a 2025 test year, asking to change its rates. The Regulatory Commission of Alaska must give public notice of the filing.

What action is being taken?

The Commission is reviewing PCWC's request to raise monthly fees (15.93% if the filing is suspended, 10.00% if not) and to revise non-recurring (one-time) charges. Sample proposed rates if suspended: metered residential from $106.02 to $122.91 flat rate per month; metered commercial from $6.90 to $8.00 per 1,000 gallons; water turn-on or turn-off during business hours from $134.00 to $145.00; during non-business hours from $168.00 to $187.00; off-property and on-property inspection permits each from $134.00 to $145.00. The notice does not list every proposed change, and the Commission may approve a rate or classification different from what was proposed.

Who is involved: Potter Creek Water Company (PCWC) and its residential and commercial water customers

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 16, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“5:00 p.m. on October 16, 2026”

Ways to respond

What to include

Reference TA53-358 in your comments and include a statement that you have filed a copy of your comments with PCWC at 16644 Briarcliff Ridge Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516. The full filing can be viewed at the Commission's office or at http://rca.alaska.gov by typing “TA53-358” in the Find a Matter search box. People with disabilities who need special accommodations, aids, services or alternative formats should contact Shelby Lopez at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, TTY/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1 or 1 (800) 770-8973, or rca.mail@alaska.gov by October 9, 2026.

Contact

Neil Bergt, President of PCWC
Potter Creek Water Company
(907) 240-7467
16644 Briarcliff Ridge Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Oct 2, 2026: Notice published
  • Oct 9, 2026: Deadline to request disability accommodations
  • Oct 16, 2026: Public comment deadline (5:00 p.m.)

Original notice text
Notice of Utility Tariff Filing The REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA (Commission) gives notice that Potter Creek Water Company (PCWC), filed TA53-358, a revenue requirement study based on a 2025 test year. With this filing, PCWC requests a 15.93% increase to monthly fees if the filing is suspended and a 10.00% increase to monthly fees if the filing is not suspended. PCWC also proposes revisions to its non-recurring charges. A sample of the current and proposed water rates and non-recurring charges is shown below. Description Current Rate Proposed Rate if Suspended Metered Residential $106.02 flat rate per month $122.91 flat rate per month Metered Commercial (per 1000 gallon) $6.90 $8.00 Non-Recurring Charges Water Turn-on or Turn-off during business hours $134.00 $145.00 Water Turn-on or Turn-off during non-business hours $168.00 $187.00 Off Property inspection permit $134.00 $145.00 On Property inspection permit $134.00 $145.00 This notice does not detail every proposed revision, and the Commission may approve a rate or classification which varies from that proposed. You may obtain more information about this filing by contacting Neil Bergt, President of PCWC, at 16644 Briarcliff Ridge Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516; phone: (907) 240-7467. The complete filing is also available for inspection at the Commission's office, at 701 West Eighth Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501; phone: (907) 276-6222, or may be viewed on the Commission’s website at http://rca.alaska.gov by typing “TA53-358” in the Find a Matter search box. To comment on this filing, please file your comments by 5:00 p.m. on October 16, 2026, at the Commission address given above or via our website at: https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx Please reference TA53-358 and include a statement that you have filed a copy of the comments with PCWC at its address above. Individuals or groups of people with disabilities, who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication formats, please contact Shelby Lopez at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, or TTY/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1 or 1 (800) 770-8973 or send a request via electronic mail to rca.mail@alaska.gov by October 9, 2026. DATED at Anchorage, Alaska this 2nd day of October 2026. REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA Gretchen Larsen Finance Section Manager

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