As Chicagoans Brace for Higher Water Bills, Groups Push for Affordability Reforms

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By By Christiana FreitagMay 31, 2025, 5:00 am304 ptsTop
Water rates have more than doubled since 2010. Low-income residents feel the pinch most of all. By Christiana Freitag On Sunday Chicagoans will face another spike in their water bills after seeing rates more than double over the past 15 years.

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