America's water and wastewater crisis : the role of private enterprise by Solomon, Lewis D instant download

America's water and wastewater crisis : the role of private enterprise by Solomon, Lewis D instant download

vi, 234 p. ; 24 cm, Includes bibliographical references and index, Introduction -- Historical overview -- The development, ownership, federal funding and regulation of water and wastewater systems in the United States : a historical overview -- Water scarcity -- Water scarcity in the United States, climate change, and public sector conservation efforts -- Technology commercialization by the private sector increases water supplies and facilitates conservation -- Infrastructure privatization, comparative background, and privatization incentives -- Modes of privatization, comparative background, and privatization incentives -- Privatization of water supply and wastewater treatment infrastructure : a conceptual analysis -- Privatization in practice : evidence from empirical studies -- Privatization in practice : evidence from two case studies -- Conclusion : the role of private enterprise in meeting America's water supply and wastewater treatment crisis