Increases in Water, Wastewater Rates Outpacing Rise in Consumer Price Index

Escalating utility costs in the U.S. are boosting rates for customers, according to the American Water Works Association's 2019 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey

The American Water Works Association’s most recent Water and Wastewater Rate Survey is now available. The survey reveals that average increases in drinking water and wastewater charges continue to outpace the rise in the U.S. Consumer Price Index. 

Between the 2016 and 2018...

Please login or register to view MSW articles. It's free, fast and easy!


Discussion

Comments on this site are submitted by users and are not endorsed by nor do they reflect the views or opinions of COLE Publishing, Inc. Comments are moderated before being posted.