In "Water's True Cost" the May episode of Great Lakes Now: Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can?t afford or water that?s unsafe to drink. As the U.S. prepares to pour billions of federal dollars into rescuing water systems, the Great Lakes News Collaborative investigates the true cost of water in the Great Lakes region and beyond. It?s an issue that?s been deferred for decades, and now factors like climate change, equity, aging systems and water safety are all critical factors as officials and residents navigate the way forward.