After nine years without an increase in the city’s water rate, the water works commission yesterday gave notice that a rate increase may be necessary in 2008.

In a press release, the commission noted its customer base has declined and its revenue took a 10 percent hit when the pulp mill closed. To control costs and balance its budget, water works has cut the department from 18 to 13 employees over the last seven years.

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