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2010-2019 water rates data from 30 major U.S. cities. The interactive graphs show average monthly residential water prices for three levels of consumption and the annual percent change
Circle of Blue’s annual survey of water rates in 30 U.S. cities found the slowest rate of increase since the survey began in 2010. Reporter Brett Walton discusses financial trends that affect water bills for tens of millions of U.S. households.
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Price of Water 2017: Four Percent Increase in 30 Large U.S. Cities
Water Rates Dashboard
This interactive graphic shows eight years of water rates data from 30 major U.S. cities. The graphs above show average monthly residential water prices for three levels of consumption (top) and the annual percent change (bottom). Use the buttons on the left side to show the same data for a single year or city.
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Price of Water 2018: Utilities Revise Household Water Rate Formulas
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Price of Water 2017: Four Percent Increase in 30 Large U.S. Cities
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Infographic: Price of Water in 30 Major U.S. Cities (2010-2015)
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Infographic: 2015 Price of U.S. Water, Sewer, and Stormwater
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Price of Water 2015: Up 6 Percent in 30 Major U.S. Cities; 41 Percent Rise Since 2010
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Price of Water 2014: Up 6 Percent in 30 Major U.S. Cities; 33 Percent Rise Since 2010
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The Price of Water 2013: Up Nearly 7 Percent in Last Year in 30 Major U.S. Cities; 25 Percent Rise Since 2010
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The Price of Water 2012: 18 Percent Rise Since 2010, 7 Percent Over Last Year in 30 Major U.S. Cities
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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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The Price of Water: A Comparison of Water Rates, Usage in 30 U.S. Cities
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Brett Walton
A Seattle-based reporter for Circle of Blue. He writes our Federal Water Tap, a weekly breakdown of U.S. policy. Interests: Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Pricing, Infrastructure. Contact Brett Walton
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