Map Shows States With Most Expensive Water Bills as Prices Surge
Summary
Water bills in the United States have gone up by 62% from 2015 to 2025, which is faster than both inflation and grocery prices. A report by Food & Water Watch shows that water costs vary widely by state and are higher in systems owned by private companies compared to public ones.Key Facts
- Water bills increased 62% between 2015 and 2025, faster than inflation and grocery prices.
- The average household water bill in 2025 was $531, with some places charging as low as $133 and others as high as $1,416.
- West Virginia has the highest average water bills, around $1,383, influenced by fewer customers and high costs for system upgrades.
- The most expensive 10 states for water bills include West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Oregon, and California.
- Private water companies charge about $329 more per household than publicly owned water systems.
- Some private water systems increased rates by over 90% to more than 160% in the last decade.
- The report calls for government action to support public water systems and control price increases.
- Investments in fixing old water infrastructure have also contributed to rising costs.
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