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Public-Private Partnerships

Public-Private Partnerships. California Water Association. The Facts. 1 in of 4 people in the US receive water service from a privately owned water utility or a municipal utility operating under a public-private partnership .

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Public-Private Partnerships

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  1. Public-Private Partnerships California Water Association

  2. The Facts • 1 in of 4 people in the US receive water service from a privately owned water utility or a municipal utility operating under a public-private partnership. • Whether water service is provided by municipally owned and operated utilities, privately owned and operated utilities or public-private partnerships, the ultimate control of the water itself stays in public hands.

  3. The Facts • Private water companies own nearly 16 percent of the nation’s community water systems, and around 2,000 government entities contract with private companies to provide water and/or wastewater service in a public-private partnership. • Contracts for public-private partnerships are renewed at an average rate of 93 percent, underscoring the satisfaction with the resulting services.

  4. The Facts • All water utilities are subject to extensive government oversight, which establishes and enforces health and environmental regulations while also making long-term water resource allocation decisions. • No matter what the model — public or private—the true cost of service drives water rates, and the largest contributing factor is capital investment needed to ensure reliable service.

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