This chart ranks the top 20 U.S. states by their total water utility spending for the 2020-2025 period. The data shows that California is the definitive leader, with spending amounting to $3 billion. Following California, a top tier of high-expenditure states includes Texas at $2.3 billion and Florida at $2 billion, indicating a significant concentration of investment among the nation's most populous states. A strong secondary group of spenders is also evident, featuring New York ($1.8 billion), Illinois ($1.6 billion), and Pennsylvania ($1.5 billion). The list continues with a gradual decline in investment through states like Ohio ($1.4 billion) and North Carolina ($1.2 billion), down to Wisconsin at the lower end of the ranking with $0.55 billion. Overall, the chart underscores how spending on water infrastructure is heavily weighted towards states with large populations and significant environmental or agricultural demands.
