America's water and wastewater crisis : the role of private enterprise / Lewis D. Solomon.

Author/creator Solomon, Lewis D.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Brunswick, N.J. : Transaction Publishers, ©2011.
Descriptionvi, 234 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011003369
ISBN9781412818230
ISBN1412818230

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Joyner General Stacks HD1694.A5 S74 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold