The cost of running water and sewer sewage is a burden for large numbers of poor Americans

% of income spent on water bills (low-income* communities)
Over 12% of income
Between 4 and 12% of income
Under 4% of income
0%
25
50
75
100
New Orleans
Cleveland
Sante Fe
Austin
San Diego
Seattle
Philadelphia
San Jose
Tucson
Indianapolis
Charlotte
Fresno
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% of income spent on water bills (very low-income* communities)
Over 12% of income
Between 4 and 12% of income
Under 4% of income
0%
25
50
75
100
New Orleans
Cleveland
Sante Fe
Austin
San Diego
Seattle
Philadelphia
San Jose
Tucson
Indianapolis
Charlotte
Fresno
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