Reference no: EM133380842
Scenario: XYZ Corporation (a Private Company) just bought the Water System that serves Your Community. Some neighbors are now noticing that their water quality has decreased.
Questions:
Think about a City with a Public Water System vs. a City with a Privatized Water System. Which one would You trust more to report problems with the water system (a Public Water System or a Privatized Water System)? Why did You choose Your answer to this Question?
Throughout the United States, there are many communities that struggled with water quality for their citizens, such as Flint, Michigan, and some towns in Mississippi. What do You think about this? Do You think these water systems should be privatized? Why or Why Not?
What do think was some reasons for the failure of the public water systems in these communities?
Do You think maintaining a public water system is the responsibility of the federal government, state government, or the local community?
Should federal monies or state monies to help improve public water systems? Or should the local community bear the burden of improving their own water system?
Is privatization the best option for a City or Town with a poor water system? Or should this City or town explore other options ?