Description: Melosi examines water resources in the United States and addresses whether access to water is an inalienable right of citizens, and if government is responsible for its distribution as a public good. He provides historical background on the construction, administration, and adaptability of water supply and wastewater systems in urban America. Looking to the future, he compares the costs and benefits of public versus private water supply, examining the global movement toward privatization.
Review Quotes: A remarkable collection of information regarding water-related issues . . . intelligently written . . . highly recommended.-- "Journal of the American Water Resources Association"