They're taking control at the central government level. It's been up to the local government to provide water but the central government is taking control as a

They're taking control at the central government level. It's been up to the local government to provide water but the central government is taking control as a small minority of local water supplies have been poor performers. I'm very dubious that this will improve anything. Most places have great water at very low cost. Normally this sort of a move will simply mean more red tape and less efficient systems.