Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago. Here's where costs have risen the most.

TL;DR

Household water costs have increased by 62% over the past decade.
Rising costs are attributed to infrastructure investment and climate change adaptation by utilities.
Federal support for water infrastructure has decreased, with funding falling below authorized levels.
An estimated $625 billion is needed for drinking water system upgrades in the U.S. over the next two years.
The average water bill for 60,000 gallons was $531 last year across 500 major water systems.
San Jose, California, had the highest bills, with costs rising 163% in a decade.
West Virginia had the highest overall bills, while Idaho had the lowest.
Water systems run by for-profit corporations charged an average of $823, $329 more than public systems.

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