Stefan Roots declares victory over Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland in Chester primary

Michael Doweary, Chester’s state-appointed receiver, reserved his right to recoup the "unauthorized" salary payments.

The receiver’s office asserts there’s an important caveat to their monetization plan: The entities must remain publicly owned.

Facing the rising prospect of privatization, the remaining public water officials in Philadelphia’s suburbs take pride in holding out and keeping water bills low.