The chart shows a consistent upward trend in per capita water utility spending across all top states, reflecting increased investments in infrastructure and sustainable water systems. California leads with USD 0.7 thousand per person by 2025, up from 0.5 in 2015, driven by drought mitigation and modernization efforts. New York follows at USD 0.6 thousand, alongside Florida at 0.6, emphasizing growing urban water demand. Texas records USD 0.5 thousand, while Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Georgia show smaller but steady increases. The consistent spending rise across the decade underscores national commitments to improving water infrastructure, ensuring reliability, and addressing population growth and environmental challenges.
| Labels | 2015 (USD thousands) | 2020 (USD thousands) | 2025 (USD thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Texas | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Florida | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| New York | 0.5 | 0.55 | 0.6 |
| Illinois | 0.3 | 0.35 | 0.4 |
| Pennsylvania | 0.25 | 0.3 | 0.35 |
| Ohio | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.3 |
| Georgia | 0.35 | 0.4 | 0.45 |
| North Carolina | 0.3 | 0.35 | 0.4 |
| Michigan | 0.25 | 0.3 | 0.35 |
