Olympic Water & Sewer, Inc. (OWSI) has filed a request with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to revise its ancillary charges listed in the tariff. These changes are proposed to become effective June 22, 2026.
Reason for Proposed Changes
OWSI has not updated its ancillary charges in several years. These charges are intended to recover the actual cost of providing specific services such as service visits, reconnections, and administrative processing.
Due to increases in labor, equipment, fuel, and administrative costs, current charges no longer reflect the true cost of providing these services. The proposed updates are not intended to generate additional profit, but rather to ensure that the costs of these services are fairly recovered from the customers who directly require them, rather than being subsidized by the general rate base.
Proposed Changes to Ancillary Charges
| Service | Current Charge | Proposed Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Disconnection Visit | $20 | $60 |
| Reconnection (Normal Hours) | $50 | $85 |
| Reconnection (After Hours) | $85 | $150 |
| Service Visit | $25 | $85 |
| Late Payment Charge | 2% or $2.50 minimum | 2% or 5.00 minimum |
| Account Set-Up | $15 | $20 |
| NSF Fee | $25 | $12.50 |
| Water Availability Letter | $15 | $75 |
| Backflow Inspection (Hourly) | $25 /hr | $95 /hr |
| Seasonal Turn On/Off | $10 | $60 |
| Damage & Repairs | Time & Materials | Time & Materials |
| Standard Labor Rate | $55 /hr | $110 /hr |
| Overtime Labor Rate | $85 /hr | $150 /hr |
Note: “Current Charge” reflects the existing tariff rates prior to this proposed revision.
Public Comment and Open Meeting
You have the right to comment on this proposed change. The Docket Number for this filing is: UW-260236. The commission will decide on the proposed changes during an Open Meeting on June 11, 2026, at 9:30a.m. You can provide verbal comment at the open meeting, or you can provide written comment in the following ways:
- Web: www.utc.wa.gov
- Email: comments@utc.wa.gov
- Mail: Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Post Office Box 47250 Olympia, WA 98504
All open meetings are hybrid you can attend virtually or in the Commissions Lacey office building. If you would like information on how to participate in the open meeting please visit: https://www.utc.wa.gov/documents-and-proceedings/open-meetings. If you intend to listen or participate remotely, call 360-664-1234 at least a day before the open meeting for instructions and to sign in. You should also call this number if you plan to attend in person to verify that the case has not been rescheduled to a later open meeting date. The Commission’s Street address is 621
Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA.
If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this open meeting, please contact the commission at 888-333-9882 or email at comments@utc.wa.gov.
The UTC has the authority to set final rates that may be either lower or higher than the company’s request, depending on the results of its investigation.
If you have questions about the proposed filing and how it will affect you, please contact: Olympic Water & Sewer, Inc.: Jason White, Vice President (360) 437-2101 jwhite@ows-inc.com
If you have questions about the rate making process, you may contact the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission at the following:
P.O. Box 47250
Olympia, WA 98504-7250
1-888-333-WUTC (9882)
www.utc.wa.gov
The UTC will consider all comments before making a decision on this proposal.
OWSI remains committed to providing safe, reliable water and wastewater services while maintaining fairness, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
Sincerely,
Jason White
Vice President
