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US Water Bills Surged 62% in 10 Years. A New Map Reveals Where Americans Pay the Most
The report blames corporate control of water systems, climate change, and federal disinvestment in infrastructure.
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Skyrocketing gas prices, crushing grocery bills, and negligible wage increases are all symptoms of the current affordability crisis in the United States, but according to a new watchdog report, Americans can add surging water bills to the list.
Food & Water Watch, a Washington D.C.-based NGO, compiled and analyzed drinking water billing data for the 500 largest community water systems in 2025. These systems collectively served 155 million Americans, or about 45% of the national population. Comparing typical household drinking…
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