waterworksorganizations
Waterworks organizations are entities responsible for the planning, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of water supply, wastewater collection and treatment, and related stormwater systems. They may be public utilities, regional authorities, municipal departments, boards, or private concessionaires, and they can operate under diverse governance models including fully public, fully private, or public-private partnerships. The term encompasses both potable water provision and wastewater services, and sometimes flood management functions.
Core functions include water resource planning and protection, source development, treatment and disinfection, distribution network management,
Governance and funding structures vary by country and region. Services may be delivered by municipal departments,
Regulatory frameworks and standards shape how waterworks organizations operate. National drinking water and environmental regulations, along