Summary: General rate increase request that would generate approximately $62,735 (52.8 percent) additional annual revenue. The reason for the increase is to offset increased operating costs primarily due to service contract increases for operational work by a third party contractor. The company serves approximately 261 residential customers on three water systems in Pierce County. The company’s last general rate increase was effective January 1, 2004, for $17,439 (18 percent) additional annual revenue.