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US Water Bills Surged 62% in 10 Years. A New Map Reveals Where Americans Pay the Most

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The report blames corporate control of water systems, climate change, and federal disinvestment in infrastructure.

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  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:45:15 UTC.

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