NACWA Report: Growing U.S. Water Affordability Challenge

"Increasing costs of providing clean water services and decades of federal disinvestment in water infrastructure are exacerbating water affordability concerns in the U.S., but in areas with high rates of poverty and income inequality increasing water utility bills already represent an insurmountable challenge for millions of Americans. Gaining access to clean water is putting a strain on the budgets of low-income families, and in turn increasing risks to the financial solvency and physical resiliency of local public clean water utilities."

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recently issue a report that reviewed the dwindling federal investment in clean water infrastructure each year and the expanding cost-sharing ratio for low-income Americans in impoverished areas.

To access a copy of the report, please visit:

The Growing U.S. Water Affordability Challenge and the Need for Federal Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Funding

Background information:

National Association of Clean Water Agencies