Only a small percentage of the Earth's water supplies is drinkable. 98% of the Earth's water is mainly salt water or contaminated water that can not be used for human consumption. Only 2% of the world's water supplies is available for human consumption.
The world's population continues to grow exponentially. Water has a price and the free markets should determine the price of water. Private enterprise can supply drinking water: bottled water sells well to consumers all over the world.
Private enterprises can regulate themselves without government intervention. Suppliers of water private enterprise can efficiently deliver water to buyers/consumers at the right price. There is no such thing as a free lunch. If you want water you pay for it.
