In a recent interview, Nicolas Jaber shared his insights and experiences as an Attorney and Receivership Project Manager for a private drinking water company. Jaber discussed the complexities of managing a failing water system and the vital role court receiverships play in preserving these essential resources amid regulatory and financial challenges. His insights provide a compelling look into the realities of managing aging infrastructure under court oversight. During the interview, Jaber addressed several key questions related to court receiverships: What conditions trigger court receivership for private water systems? Jaber explained that receivership may be initiated when a privately-owned public utility substantially fails to meet State and Federal standards, such as providing clean, safe, and reliable drinking water or maintaining operational infrastructure. In a recent case, pervasive mismanagement and widespread financial and infrastructure issues made it impossible for the company to deliver adequate water service to its customers, prompting the request of the Office of the California Attorney General on behalf of the California State Water Resources...
