Description

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 ser-
vice problems. Because of these failures, taxpayer money should neither incentivize nor subsidize private ownership,
management or operation of water and sewer systems.