Find ways to retain Emmaus water system

The members of Emmaus Borough Council were elected to work for, and with, the people of the borough, and for the most part, they are doing a good job. There is, however, a controversy, which has put many into a panic: the privatization of our water system.

Plenty was said at the public meeting on Aug. 8 about the advantages of keeping our water system under the same control. In response to the view of several speakers, the president of council said there is no back-door deal to sell our water system, and there is no reason to rush into a decision that could have disastrous consequences. I certainly appreciate the consideration and respect given to this serious concern.

So, it is important to continue finding ways to come up with the alleged $7 million in the next 10 years to keep our water system operating in the excellent fashion in which it is running now. Maybe we could look into federal and state grants since we, individually and collectively, contribute so generously to their coffers. Maybe we can talk about a small increase in the water fee, since it is overdue anyway. Let's do whatever it takes to keep our precious water for generations to come under the same control, which has provided us with the best water around at the most reasonable price.

Bill Racines

Emmaus