Institutional Governance and Regulation of Water Services. The Essential Elements
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Author(s): M. Rouse
Publisher: IWA Publishing
ISBN: 9781843391340
Format: hardback
223pp
Price: £50.00
Review Date: 09 November 2007
Review: Here Michael Rouse, former Chief Drinking Water Inspector for England and Wales and expert in water management worldwide, shows how safe drinking water can be delivered to citizens at a reasonable price, while still protecting them and their environment. Although there are a variety of successful structures for water operation, both in the public and private sectors, they all need the backing of sound clear government policies, some form of independent regulation or scrutiny to ensure transparency and accountability, and incentives for those operating, maintaining and enhancing the service. There are chapters on; Important policy issues; Regulation and regulatory bodies; Planning, financing and cost recovery; Drinking water quality and regulation; Transparency and public participation; Stimulating improved performance of water service utilities; Steps for successful public sector operations; Steps for the successful use of the private sector; and The story of England and Wales.