Finland is leaving door open for water supply privatisation, warn activists, opposition members

A GOVERNMENT BILL for precluding the privatisation of water supply has come under criticism from the ranks of the opposition.

Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday reported that the authors of the citizens’ initiative that set off the legislative project are disappointed with the approach the government has taken to implementation. The government bill stipulates that municipalities must not relinquish control over their water supply or wholesale water supply facilities, a wording the authors believe leaves the door open for outside investors.