The tidal rush to privatize water service in the United States appeared to subside on January 24, when Atlanta announced it was canceling its contract with a private company, United Water, after enduring four years of unclean water, shoddy service and unmet contract obligations. In October, a massive outcry from citizens put the brakes on New Orleans’ plans to privatize… return to article
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Reader Comments (3)Page 1 of 1 pagesI do not want my water supply handled by a private company. Our water belongs to us. We, as Americans, keep giving other countries the right to our prized resources. Can’t we keep something at home? We are the ones who know best how to regulate our needs and safety.
Posted by Ida Ann Vick on Feb 28, 2003 at 11:44 AM I wish they would just let the public decide. What are the 4 council members afraid of. If it is really such a good deal and dollars is all that matters, the council should get their way in the end.
Posted by Sandi Norman on Feb 28, 2003 at 11:59 PM The University of Dundee has held conferences on the topic. A good reference is;
“Private to Public: International lessons of water remunicipalisation in Grenoble, France”By David Hall and Emanuele Lobina
Public Services International Research Unit, University of Greenwich
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