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Old pipes, rising rates: Duluth and other cities invest in water infrastructure
The cost of water has spiked in recent years, as cities around the country have raised rates to replace aging infrastructure. The issue is especially acute in some unexpected places: The Great Lakes' biggest cities, including Duluth.
APM Reports: In cities on the Great Lakes, water pipes are crumbling and poor people are paying the price
Americans are struggling to afford their rising water bills, and thousands of poor families have had their service shut off. This growing crisis has a dark irony: It's especially acute in a region where water is most abundant -- the Great Lakes.