Protecting America’s Waters: Clean and Safe Water Needs a Trust Fund

2009-07-23

Most Americans get their household water from a public utility. But municipal utilities are struggling to come up with the money needed to meet federal clean water standards and to maintain and modernize our pipes and water systems.

Questions & Answers: A Cost Comparison of Public and Private Water Utility Operation

2009-07-23

Several members of Congress, as well as the Obama administration, have recognized the need to improve our country’s valuable drinking water and wastewater systems. They are pursuing commendable policies, including reauthorization of the Clean Water Act and creation of a Clean Water Trust Fund, which will help improve water quality and protect waterways across the nation.

The Top Five Reasons to Keep New Mexico’s Water in Public Hands

2009-07-06

The waters of New Mexico belong to the people of New Mexico, and the resource must remain public to keep it safe and affordable. When water and sewer systems fall into private hands, costs grow and consumers end up paying too much for poor-quality water. It can lead to sewage spills and service problems. Because of these failures, taxpayer money should neither incentivize nor subsidize private ownership, management or operation of water and sewer systems.

The Top Five Reasons to Keep Tennessee’s Water in Public Hands

2009-06-30

The waters of Tennessee belong to the people of Tennessee, and the resource must remain public to keep it safe and affordable. When water and sewer systems fall into private hands, costs grow and consumers end up paying too much for poor-quality water. It can lead to sewage spills and service problems. Because of these failures, taxpayer money should neither incentivize nor subsidize private ownership, management or operation of water and sewer systems.

The Top Five Reasons to Keep California’s Water in Public Hands

2009-06-30

The waters of California belong to the people of California. The resource must remain public to keep it safe and affordable. When water and sewer systems fall into private hands, costs grow and consumers end up paying too much for poor-quality water. It can lead to sewage spills and service problems. Because of these failures, taxpayer money should neither incentivize nor subsidize private ownership, management or operation of water and sewer systems.

The Top Five Reasons to Keep Oregon’s Water in Public Hands

2009-06-30

The waters of Oregon belong to the people of Oregon, and the resource must remain public to keep it safe and affordable. When water and sewer systems fall into private hands, costs grow and consumers end up paying too much for poor-quality water. It can lead to sewage spills and service problems. Because of these failures, taxpayer money should neither incentivize nor subsidize private ownership, management or operation of water and sewer systems.

The Top Five Reasons to Keep Texas’ Water in Public Hands

2009-06-29

The waters of Texas belong to the people of Texas, and the resource must remain public to keep it safe and affordable. When water and sewer systems fall into private hands, costs grow and consumers end up paying too much for poor-quality water. It can lead to sewage spills and service problems. Because of these failures, taxpayer money should neither incentivize nor subsidize private ownership, management or operation of water and sewer systems.

The Top Five Reasons to Keep Florida’s Water in Public Hands

2009-06-29

The waters of Florida belong to the people of Florida, and the resource must remain public to keep it safe and affordable. Although public entities typically manage water and sewer utilities, when these systems fall into private hands, costs grow and consumers end up paying too much for poor-quality water. It can lead to sewage spills and service problems. Because of these failures, taxpayer money should neither incentivize nor subsidize private ownership, management or operation of water and sewer systems.

Communities to RWE: We Want Local Control

2007-04-25

RWE is selling American Water, but not to the communities that want local control of their water.

Top 10: Localize Water!

2006-03-13

Eighty-seven percent of Americans receive their water from public utilities, which are first and foremost accountable to consumers. Like the air we breathe, we have an essential right to safe, affordable water –– a right that should never be subject to interference by private corporations. People are best served when water service is controlled by the people.

Top 10: Why Water Privatization Fails

2006-03-13