The burden of water and sewer bills in 12 cities: 2018

Headline ...
% of low-income* residents where average water bills exceed 4% of household income
Unaffordable
Affordable
0%
25
50
75
100%
New Orleans
Cleveland
Sante Fe
San Diego
Austin
Philadelphia
Seattle
Tucson
San Jose
Indianapolis
Fresno
Charlotte
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Headline ...
% of total city residents where average water bills exceed 4% of household income
Unaffordable
Affordable
0%
25
50
75
100%
New Orleans
Cleveland
Sante Fe
San Diego
Austin
Philadelphia
Seattle
Tucson
San Jose
Indianapolis
Fresno
Charlotte
Guardian graphic