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Texas Utilities Use Restrictions, Not Prices, To Cope With Water Shortages
The preference for government mandates reinforces the idea that water is not like other goods. On August 15, Houston’s mayor announced restrictions on its outdoor water use, and the city joined 795...
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The Price of Water 2012: 18 Percent Rise Since 2010, 7 Percent Over Last Year...
Rates have increased in many cities, but local conditions dictate by how much and how the increase is distributed. Chicago prices are up nearly 25 percent, while Los Angeles is down by 9 percent....
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Amid Roaring Demand, A U.S. City Plans to Triple Water Rates for Oil and Gas...
The recent oil and gas boom in the United States has been good business for the Carlsbad, New Mexico water department. Perhaps too good. Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson In March 2012...
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Looking To Buy: Dry Year Means Higher Prices on California’s Water Market
Scarce surface water supplies will lead to an active market, research firm says. Image courtesy of National Water and Climate Center Snowpack in California is just 52 percent of normal this year. Click...
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The Price of Water 2013: Up Nearly 7 Percent in Last Year in 30 Major U.S....
Utilities tinker with rate structures designed to stabilize revenue. Graphic © Jinah Park / Circle of Blue Infographic of water prices in 30 major U.S. cities from 2010 through 2013. Click to see an...
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Price of Water 2014: Up 6 Percent in 30 Major U.S. Cities; 33 Percent Rise...
Water scarcity and successful conservation programs force utilities to adapt their business plans. Graphic © Codi Kozacek / Circle of Blue Residential water prices for 30 major U.S. cities for three...
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Infographic: 2015 Price of U.S. Water, Sewer, and Stormwater
Map of the cost of water service in 30 major U.S. cities. The price of a monthly bill for water, sewer, and stormwater service varies greatly across the United States. Since 2010, Circle of Blue has...
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Infographic: Price of Water in 30 Major U.S. Cities (2010-2015)
Cities raise rates to pay for repairs and to respond to conservation. The average price of residential water increased by 6 percent between 2014 and 2015, according to Circle of Blue’s comparison of...
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California Court, Despite Drought, Questions Popular Water Pricing Tool
Increasing block rates garner closer attention. Photo © J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue Increasing block rates are a popular pricing tool for encouraging residents to use less water. In California,...
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DC Water Increases Rates to Pay for New Infrastructure
Residents of the nation’s capital will pay a new fixed fee for replacing old pipes. Photo courtesy of DC Water DC Water CEO and general manager George Hawkins speaks at a June 2013 ribbon-cutting...
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