Can Private Water Markets Save California?

Western Water Company's CEO Michael George ponders the viability of private water markets in California to enable the state's urban centers to continue growing.

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December 22, 2003, 1:00 PM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

The recent agreement involving California's share of Colorado River water and the Imperial Irrigation District brought to the fore the scarcity of water available to the urban areas of Southern California. As the region faces enormous growth pressures for the foreseeable future, the efficient distribution of water allocations will be critical. Metro Investment Report presents this interview with Michael George, President and CEO of Western Water Company, in which he addresses the dynamics of California water policy.

Thanks to Larry Segal

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