3 Reasons Why Water Privatization Is a Bad Deal for New Jerseyans

foodandwaterwatch.org

Left

Mixed Factuality

3 Reasons Why Water Privatization Is a Bad Deal for New Jerseyans

In July of this year, the Gloucester Township Council voted to privatize its wastewater collection system to New Jersey American Water, the state arm of the nation’s largest private water utility. The corporation is seeking to buy the system for a jaw-dropping $143 million. Voters will decide the fate of their wastewater system and whether to approve or reject the privatization on the November ballot. The scheme raised eyebrows of township resid…