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Study finds US household drinking-water bills rose 62% in a decade
62%
Food & Water Watch's study found that US household drinking-water bills increased over the decade from 2015 to 2025.
A Food & Water Watch study found that US household drinking-water bills rose 62% from 2015 to 2025, faster than inflation and grocery prices. It also found substantial affordability differences between systems and regions.
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- 62%
Food & Water Watch's study found that US household drinking-water bills increased over the decade from 2015 to 2025.
“US households are paying 62% more for drinking water than they did a decade ago”
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The study's average household drinking-water bill in 2025 was $531 for 60,000 gallons.
“the average household using 60,000 gallons of water paid $531 for drinking water service”
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Food & Water Watch analyzed 500 of the largest US community water systems.
“analyzed 2025 billing data from the 500 largest community water systems in the US”