Public water: A model of public accountability and trust

Public water: A model of public accountability and trust

As communities across the country confront infrastructure challenges, rising costs, and climate-related stress on water supplies, one truth remains constant: the public ownership of drinking water systems continues to be a model that delivers transparency, accountability, and long-term value for ratepayers. Nationwide, local governments and authorities own and operate over 31,000 community water systems, providing drinking water to nearly 270 mi…