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 "USFilter":

"… er unit Vivendi Environnement and of the U.S. water company USFilter — and the California-based Bechtel Group, former parent of US …"

"… management contract to date — a 20-year, $1.5 billion-deal to Vivendi's USFilter.After three years and almost $4 million in planning, the New Orleans Sewer …"

"… er and wastewater private management contract worth just under $1 billion. USFilter had been seen as the top contender in the New Orleans deal. City officials …"

"… tings for public comment, the consultant said.Scott Edwards, spokesman for USFilter, acknowledged use of the word "champion" to describe allies in cities wher …"