Valley City (CSi)   The Valley City Commission has approved an increase in Valley City water rates, VCcommPixsstarting in May.

City Administrator David Schelkoph notes that the new water treatment plant consumes more electricity treating Devils Lake water coming into the Sheyenne River in the summer and fall.

Schelkoph says most Valley City residents will see a $7 per month increase on their monthly water bill after May 5th.