EconomicsTuesday, October 6, 2026The Guardian
US households pay 62% more for water than they did a decade ago, study finds
A recent study reveals that U.S. households are spending 62% more on drinking water than they did ten years ago, attributing the steep increases to for-profit water companies, federal funding cuts, and the impacts of climate change. This rise in water rates raises concerns for affordability and accessibility, necessitating policy attention.
