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Typical household water, sewer bills increased 56% since 2012
Dec 5, 2023
Bluefield Research has announced some of the findings in its new report on water and sewer utility rates in U.S. households.
Bluefield Research has for the eighth consecutive year engaged in a comprehensive analysis of water and sewer rates for 50 of the largest cities that provide services to 15% of the U.S. population. The combined water and sewer bill for a typical U.S. household has increased by 56% since 2012, or 4.2% annually, according to the report, U.S. Municipal Water & Sewer: Annual Utility Rate Index, 2023.
Across 50 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas, average monthly household water bills increased to USD $50.61, and monthly sewer bills reached $71.16, based on average household water consumption.