This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the role played by business in urban water governance, focusing on two prominent private actors - Veolia and Suez - and their strategies in four cities across Mexico and the US over the past 30 years.

Drawing on interviews with corporate executives, public authorities, and local users, the book offers a nuanced picture of how these transnational business actors mobilize resources at different scales to expand their global operations while remaining subject to state regulation.

This informative and insightful read is essential for students, scholars, professionals, and policymakers interested in understanding the dynamics and evolution of the global water sector.