Introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth (IL-D) and Senator Mike Braun (IN-R), S 2596 would push struggling and underfunded water systems to be sold or leased to private companies. Over 500 publicly owned water systems across the country have serious violations to drinking water quality standards. But instead of providing financial support to fix these water systems, this bill would allow water systems to avoid enforcement and fines for 3 years if they turn to private control. Privatization is NOT the solution, and usually leads to higher rates and worse service in order to maximize corporate profits.
Please call Senator Duckworth today. Tell her that you do not want the Voluntary Water Partnership for Distressed Communities Act to be added to America’s Water Infrastructure Act.” (Senate Bill S.3591) There is more information on the bill here.
