U.S. drinking water bills rose 62% in a decade, outpacing inflation and incomes
Drinking water bills in the U.S. rose 62% between 2015 and 2025, according to a new study. This increase outpaced inflation, grocery prices, and household income growth over the same period. The study attributes the increases to for-profit water corporations, federal budget cuts, and climate-related factors. Water costs are now a growing financial burden for American households.
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2 developments- Oct 6US households pay 62% more for water than they did a decade ago, study finds
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