Water water everywhere!

As I was coming home from class the other day, I came across a large tent set up to protest water preservation in Rome. On the outside of the tent hung multiple signs stating, “Water is not a business”. As I thought about that statement, I couldn’t help but realize the way water is treated in Rome. At restaurants, people always have to pay for water, unless they ask for tap. However, if you walk through the streets of Rome, you will notice how much water is actually being wasted. For the longest time, Rome has been known for its excess supply of water.  Nasonis, fountains, and even the long Tiber river are always running. It doesn’t make sense for a city to charge people for something that they have excess supply of. And many Romans are beginning to recognize this and don’t agree. Water preservation is becoming a main concern for Rome and there is even going to be a referendum this June to determine whether people think water should be free at restaurants. In my opinion, water is a necessity of life and should be free to the people.