1. (1) A main line extension is defined as the extension of a water utility's main line necessary to provide service to a customer when the property does not currently have main line frontage.
2. (2) A water utility may charge a reasonable non-discriminatory main line extension charge if the charge and policy are stated in the water utility's tariff or statement of rates.

3. (3) A water utility must have a main line extension policy that:

   1. (a) Lists all applicable charges;
   2. (b) Describes the advance and refund provisions, including a description of the mechanisms for collecting and rebating the amount charged equitably among the customers who paid for the cost of the line; and
   3. (c) Provides the time period during which the advance and rebate provisions apply.
4. (4) Upon request, the water utility must provide a written breakdown of its main line extension costs and the allocation of those costs to the customer.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 183, 756 & 757

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 756.040

History

PUC 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-17