Should Pittsburgh’s Water Stay Public? Residents Will Get to Vote on It

Inside Climate News · By Carrie Klein · last updated May 12, 2025 – 1:02 AM

Supporters of the ballot referendum say that preventing Pittsburgh Water from selling to a private company will protect water quality and keep costs low.

By Carrie Klein

PITTSBURGH, Pa.—In a state where far more people get their drinking water from private companies than the national average, Pittsburgh voters will decide this month whether to ensure their water and sewer service remains publicly owned and operated.

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