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- Title
Is Water a Need or a Right?
- Authors
LaFrance, David B.
- Abstract
The article explores the question of whether water is a need or a right. The author acknowledges that water is a basic need for all individuals, including pets, and emphasizes the importance of appreciating the work that goes into providing safe water. However, the debate becomes more complicated when discussing water as a right, as some people assume that a right to water means it should be free. The author argues that water service cannot be free in order to ensure its sustainability. Instead, they propose addressing water affordability through customer assistance programs. The article also highlights the United Nations' goal of achieving universal and affordable access to safe drinking water.
- Subjects
RIGHT to water; WATER rights; DRINKING water; WATER utilities
- Publication
Journal: American Water Works Association, 2024, Vol 116, Issue 4, p108
- ISSN
0003-150X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/awwa.2272