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Arizona households face major water bill hikes due to inflation, aging infrastructure, and drought, prompting conservation and new water projects.
Arizona residents, especially in the Phoenix area, are facing steep water bill increases, with some households paying $280–$340 monthly, up from $50–$80, due to 15% rate hikes in cities like Chandler, Gilbert, and Queen Creek.
Rising costs stem from inflation, aging infrastructure, and uncertainty over Colorado River water supplies amid unresolved interstate disputes.
To reduce reliance on the river, Chandler is expanding its groundwater wells with a $1 million federal grant, part of broader efforts across the region to boost water resilience.
Officials stress that conservation, including desert landscaping, and diversifying water sources are critical to stabilizing future rates amid worsening drought conditions.
Los hogares de Arizona enfrentan grandes aumentos en las facturas de agua debido a la inflación, la infraestructura envejecida y la sequía, lo que impulsa la conservación y los nuevos proyectos de agua.