Stay home, wear a mask, keep your distance and wash your hands. These critical safety measures were imprinted onto our brains nearly a year ago when the covid-19 pandemic began. Hand-washing to prevent the spread of this deadly virus may seem like a no-brainer; after all, it’s what we’ve done for decades to prevent the spread of disease and maintain hygiene. But some of the same governments telling people to wash their hands can still legally shut off their water if they can’t afford the bill. In most places in the United States, water departments source, sanitize and provide water for homes and businesses. Most are public utilities. A few, regrettably, are private, for-profit systems. Almost all are monopolies. To view the full article visit the Washington Post.
