Discussion

Based on the testimony received, it is evident that there is an immediate need to take corrective steps to alleviate the service problems faced by Grand Oaks' customers. The owners of Grand Oaks are either unwilling or unable to operate the system. It appears that for all practical purposes the owners of Grand Oaks have abandoned the system.

There is an immediate need to find a qualified operator for the system. Dominguez is a Class A water company in good standing with the Commission. It is qualified and willing to operate the system. We will authorize Dominguez to operate the Grand Oaks water system.

We believe that customers' best interest will be served if Dominguez eventually buys the system from Grand Oaks. Accordingly, we direct the owners of Grand Oaks and Dominguez to file an application for the transfer of ownership of Grand Oaks within 90 days of the effective date of this order.

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