Oct 26, 2009

WaterWars - Chicago considering leasing water to help fix budget.

CBS Chicago - Could it happen here in Chicago? "charge whatever they want for water". . . A trade publication says the [Chicago's] Department of Water Management is "considering a lease of its water and wastewater system.". . .

According to the mayor's 2010 budget, the city expects to bring in $453 million from water sales next year.

nearby.... Homer Glen in Will County relies on Lake Michigan water, but the supply comes from a German-owned firm. Locals say there's a lot more than water going down the drain. . .
Residents say rates are breaking the bank.

Homer Glen resident Lillie Gajda said her family has tried to cut back to offset high rates.
"Oh, we do everything -- we've changed out toilets, we've changed our showerheads, we've changed faucets, we've changed dishwashers," she said.

Mayor Jim Daley says residents pay about three times more than those in neighboring communities. . .


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Considering Four Illinois rivers are among country's most toxic*

they may want to think about pricing...

Otherwise selling
Lake Michigan water may be breaking several laws and treaty agreements unless third parties are included as recipients?