Capistrano leaders a few years back investigated merging with other water agencies, and a bit of work was done in consideration of a possible deal with South Coast Water (which serves Dana Point). That deal, by the way, went south when it became clear Capistrano residents would pay much more for water because of SCWD concerns over infrastructure, among other issues.
At that time, however, a few criticized City Hall for not considering a private water supplier.
Here's a story today that highlights some of the reasons I'd heard why the council chose not to. (In a word, profit.)
According to the OC Register, the parent company of some private water suppliers reports double its profit this year -- and is asking for water-rate increases.
A superficial connection, at best.
But in hindsight, it appears that the South Coast Water people were right -- about our rates. They went up, and now they are programmed to rise every year in July, no matter what happens. So much for supply and demand.
You seem to be channeling our old friend Phil, who has been calling for privatization for years. But aside from him, who is pushing it?
Take a minute to look at what has actually happened. Consider the mischief that results from co-mingling the utility departments with city government.
Posted by: Jim Reardon | November 22, 2011 at 09:07 PM