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Utility customers in Yukon saw a 3 percent increase on their last bill. 

The fee increase affected about 8,400 households that are billed for water, garbage and sewage. 

In 2007, city council members approved a plan to increase the rate every calendar year through 2010.  The 3 percent hike this year will be used to offset the cost of purchasing water from Oklahoma City. 

There are only 15 wells located in Yukon.  Therefore, the city spends $1 million annually to purchase water from Oklahoma City.

Tim Henley