Morning Business Report: Household water bills climb as AI boom adds pressure to local systems

Water is becoming less affordable for American families as aging infrastructure, pollution rules and climate change push household bills higher.

(LILAMAX)- Water is becoming less affordable for American families as aging infrastructure, pollution rules and climate change push household bills higher.

The artificial intelligence boom is also adding new pressure to some local water systems.

Household water bills have increased about 62% over the past decade, according to a report released by Food & Water Watch.

Meanwhile, Hershey has added a new disclaimer to its Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a lawsuit over the appearance of the candy.

A group of Florida residents sued Hershey, arguing the candies were deceptively advertised because the actual product did not include the carved face shown on the packaging.

A judge dismissed the case, but Hershey has since added the disclaimer “carving not on actual product” to the packaging.

On Wall Street, the S&P 500 reached a new record high Tuesday as technology stocks helped power the market’s recent gains.

AAA is also reminding drivers about roadside safety ahead of National Slow Down, Move Over Day on Saturday, Oct. 17.

AAA Mountain West says drivers approaching any stopped vehicle on the roadside should slow down and, when it is safe, move over one lane.

And seasonal workers are increasingly relying on temporary jobs to make ends meet this holiday season.

A survey of 1,000 Americans with seasonal jobs found workers are looking to earn an average of 38% more money through seasonal employment.

The survey was commissioned by mobile banking app Current and conducted by Talker Research. It also examined how the seasonal employment landscape is changing.