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The Price of Water 2011: Prices Rise an Average of 9 Percent in Major U.S. Cities
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Because of costlier inputs and infrastructure replacement, rate experts predict prices will only go higher.
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Saudi Water Use ‘Growing Exponentially,’ Higher Prices Needed, Report Says
Agriculture is draining non-renewable groundwater reserves in the water-scarce country.
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Higher Water Prices Needed Globally, OECD Says
A report from 30 of the richest countries in the world says raising water rates will help protect and maintain the precious resource for the future.
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New York residents may struggle to pay as water rates rise
NEW YORK CITY -- Could the economic downturn affect consumers…