Report details how much average wastewater service costs have increased

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recently released a new report showing that average annual wastewater service costs for American families increased at twice the rate of inflation between 2000 and 2021.

The report highlights how income inequality is driving heightened affordability challenges for low-income households in every corner of the United States, and that federal investments in water infrastructure, which has been on the decline for decades, are currently insufficient to cover the rising cost of water services.