The 'aguas' tango

By Daniel Santoro

Cashing in on Buenos Aires' privatization

Excerpts from this story referencing "Thames":

"… r bidders, including Aguas de Buenos Aires, a joint venture headed by Thames Water International Services, which later became a subsidiary of  …"

"… t Britain, which supposedly was supporting the bid of the British company, Thames, had a low profile. It was an unequal fight.""Everybody lobbied," said Car …"

Low rates, needed repairs lure 'big water' to Uncle Sam's plumbing

By Erika Hobbs

Low rates, needed repairs lure 'big water' to Uncle Sam's plumbing

Excerpts from this story referencing "London":

"… and Sustainability for Thames Water, in an interview at his office outside London. "In Washington, we will employ useful lobbyists and so on."Gérard Payen, …"

The big pong down under

By Bill Birnbauer

Less than two years after turning control over to a privatized firm, Adelaide took on a certain stench

Excerpts from this story referencing "Thames":

"… act turning over its waterworks to a private consortium controlled by Thames Water and Vivendi, the city was engulfed in a powerful sewage sm …"

"… an happen when things like monitoring and maintenance are cut to the bone."Thames Water denied staffing levels had anything to do with the incident, claimin …"

"… ndustry, farming out contracts to international companies such as Vivendi, Thames andSuez Lyonnaise des Eaux.The companies viewed Australia as a launching p …"

"… ng and waste water systems to a private company.An alliance of Vivendi and Thames, joined with one of South Australia's most powerful businessmen, captured …"