Let's explore all options with Emmaus water system problems

Many of us have taken our inexpensive water use for granted until the recent community discussions about the Borough of Emmaus water system problems.

These discussions served to educate us about how our water arrives at our homes and why we are still paying such a low rate after so many years.

We also learned that our municipal water system needs upgrading and that there are at least three options to make that happen including maintaining the system as is with a rate hike to cover the costs, sell to the LCA, or sell to a large, private company.

I have read numerous articles about the latter and I have yet to find any information that makes me want to sell our water rights to a private firm and I have yet to hear anyone present a convincing argument for this type of sale or bring forth information about communities that have significantly benefited from a private sale.

So, let"s put that option on the shelf and move forward with serious consideration about making the current system work while maintaining local control or selling it to the LCA as soon as possible.

Mike Waddell

Emmaus