Basics
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 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 Illinois’ Water in Public Hands
2009-06-30
The people of Illinois need public control of their drinking water and wastewater service to keep it safe and affordable. Although public entities typically manage water 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.
The Top Five Reasons to Keep Massachusetts’ Water in Public Hands
2009-06-30
The waters of Massachusetts must remain public to keep the resource safe and affordable. When drinking water and sewer systems fall into private hands, costs multiply and consumers end up paying too much for water that becomes a commodity for shareholders. 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.
Take Back the Tap: Protect America’s Water
2008-02-15
Take Back the Tap: Act Now to Protect America’s Water, featuring Maude Barlow’s "Blue Covenant".
Underfunding Threatens Our Clean Water
2007-07-06
Underfunding of Public Water and Sewer Systems Threatens Our Clean Water
Fact Sheets
- Protecting America’s Waters: Clean and Safe Water Needs a Trust Fund
- Questions & Answers: A Cost Comparison of Public and Private Water Utility Operation
- The Top Five Reasons to Keep Tennessee’s Water in Public Hands
- The Top Five Reasons to Keep California’s Water in Public Hands
- The Top Five Reasons to Keep Oregon’s Water in Public Hands
Reports
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- Clear Waters — When a resource is as basic as clean water, it can ...
- The Case for a Clean Water Trust Fund — Clean, healthy, affordable water is something ever ...
- All Dried Up: How Clean Water is Threatened by Budget Cuts — Water quality is a key component of environmental ...