Millions of Americans Can’t Afford Water as Bills Rise 80 Percent in a Decade

Millions of ordinary Americans are facing rising and unaffordable bills for running water, and risk being disconnected or losing their homes if they cannot pay, according to an investigation by The Guardian. Looking at 12 U.S. cities, the report found the combined price of water and sewage rose by an average of 80 percent between 2010 and 2018, with many residents unable to afford the bills.