Article 588MS Water insecurity causes psychological distress for Americans, study finds

Water insecurity causes psychological distress for Americans, study finds

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Nina Lakhani in New York
from Environment | The Guardian on (#588MS)

Mental health impact was greatest among people who recently received a shutoff notice, researchers found

Unaffordable water bills and the threat of disconnection causes significant psychological distress for Americans, according to a new study.

A Guardian investigation into 12 American cities found the price of water and sewage increased by an average of 80% between 2010 and 2018, with more than two-fifths of residents in some cities living in neighborhoods with unaffordable bills.

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