The End of the Era of Cheap Water

"Water and sewer bills are increasing faster than bills for natural gas, electricity or phone service. They have been far outpacing inflation for 30 years, and there is no sign the rate hikes will slow down anytime soon."

In many places around the country, the price of water is increasing, quickly. While the reasons for the increase vary depending on the location, common to the issue is the ability of planning to either help or hinder the problem.

"Water utilities — many of them government agencies — increasingly are worried that their services will become unaffordable to low-income customers."

by Daniel C. Vock

Full Story: http://www.governing.com/topics/transportation-infrastructure/gov-water-utilities-worry-about-high-costs-for-low-income-customers.html

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