How U.S. Communities Can Secure Local Public Control of Privately Owned Water and Sewer Systems

Many communities across the country want local, public control of their water and sewer services. Municipalization — the purchase of a privately owned system by a local government — is a fairly common occurrence, but for communities unfamiliar with it, the process could appear daunting. This guide provides an overview of the process and a number of logistical considerations involved in government purchases of privately owned water and sewer systems.