People of color in some of America’s wealthiest cities are significantly more likely to live in houses without indoor plumbing essential for running water, new research reveals. Yet access to running water is not universal in the United States, ostensibly the richest country in the world. Nationwide, almost half a million homes do not have piped water, with the majority – 73% – located in urban areas. The largest actual number of homes without piped water were found in New York and Los Angeles. Households headed by people of color are almost 35% more likely to live without piped water as compared to white households.

Source: The Guardian November 02, 2020 19:52 UTC